Temp Dental Hygiene​/Perio Clinical Faculty

About the Job

The Division of Periodontology is seeking a temporary faculty member to teach in the Perio clinic on Fridays from March 2026 - June 2026.

Duties will include:

• Facilitation of Periodontal Technique DDS 6112/DDS 7112 Pre-Clinic learning groups (DDS1-DDS2 students) in 8 South Clinic during Spring and Summer semesters.
• Facilitation of dental student learning and application of non-surgical periodontal instrumentation on typodonts and on fellow students.
• Facilitation of dental student learning and application Oral Hygiene education for the dental patient.
• Introduction and demonstration of basic Infection Control Protocols and PPE utilization in the dental clinic setting.
• Introduction and demonstration of Axium Training EHR activities and documentation in the dental clinic setting. Facilitate dental student application of Axium Training and utilization.
• Assessment and evaluation of Periodontal Technique Pre-Clinic student learning through Skill Assessment evaluation.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications
:
Graduation from an accredited course in dental hygiene

Preferred Qualifications
:
Experience teaching dental hygiene in higher education setting

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region.

We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay Range: $40-$43.39 depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world‑renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).