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 settings (performing dental hygiene duties). Other responsibilities associated with this position will include professional/scholarly activities related to the profession, such as membership/leadership in the Dental Hygiene Association, professional presentations on pedagogy 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 (refer to REQ #102681). Applicants must upload the following documents to the application: a cover letter, CV/Resume, unofficial transcripts, and 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 to have three letters of recommendation submitted separately by email to UCBAHR.

Important:
To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites.

Salary information: $52,000 – $54,000.

Comprehensive tuition remission is available 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 will not contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you may 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), and 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

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

All faculty hires require official academic transcripts at the time of hire.

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

REQ: 102681