Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene, UC Blue Ash College

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track Clinical Instructor faculty position in the Dental Hygiene Program. This is a nine-month position, active from mid-August through mid-May.

Faculty responsibilities include instruction in laboratory and clinical (performing dental hygiene duties). Other responsibilities include professional/scholarly activities related to the profession (such as membership/leadership in the Dental Hygiene Association, professional presentations on pedagogy and or dentistry, and publications in professional journals), as well as department, college, university, and community service.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene or an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene and a Bachelor’s Degree in health, education or another applicable field.
• An Ohio Dental Hygiene License or eligibility for an Ohio Dental Hygiene License as defined by the Ohio State Dental Board.
• An Ohio local anesthesia certificate or eligibility for an Ohio local anesthesia certificate.
• One (1) academic year of teaching experience in a dental hygiene program within the past five (5) years. Teaching experience should include teaching in a didactic, laboratory, or clinical setting.
• Two (2) years of clinical practice experience as a dental hygienist.

Applicants must apply online .edu. Applicants MUST upload the following documents to the application:
1) a cover letter,
2) CV/Resume,
3) unofficial transcripts, and
4) verification or eligibility to obtain an Ohio Dental Hygiene License and Ohio local anesthesia certificate. These documents may be uploaded to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the application. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation submitted separately by email to UCBAHR.

Salary Information: $52,000 - $54,000

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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