Preclinical Faculty, Periodontics​/Dental Hygiene; Evergreen position

Preclinical Faculty, Periodontics/Dental Hygiene (Evergreen position)

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Position Information:

Title:

Preclinical Faculty, Periodontics/Dental Hygiene (Evergreen position)
Campus:
Sacramento
Department:
Department of Periodontics
Posting Number: F00869
Full or Part Time:
Part Time
Open Date: 05/03/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Responsible for providing didactic, pre‑clinical periodontal content and supervising pre‑clinical student learning experiences in the discipline. Pacific faculty engage in teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Didactic instruction involving periodontal pre‑clinical content.
• Provide simulation exercises to support the pre‑clinical courses.
• Participate in outcomes assessment, including student and peer evaluation, to improve curricular content and presentation.
• Engage broadly in other school, university, professional, and community service opportunities.
• Maintain a culture of humanism and collaboration.
• Some travel to San Francisco may be required for calibration, faculty development, or other needs as determined by the Department chair.

• Knowledge of comprehensive periodontal examination requirements.
• Knowledge of universal and area‑specific instrumentation of teeth.
• Knowledge of pre‑clinical teaching methodology.

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.

• Active RDH license.
• Valid CPR certification.

• Communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, students, staff, faculty and administration.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a group setting.
• Reflect, self‑assess, and think critically.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in all situations.

• Previous teaching or practice experience is preferred.
• Minimum of one year practice experience preferred.

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

• Faculty should have sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to teaching and demonstration.
• Must be able to operate controls, use high‑speed or low‑speed dental handpieces for tooth preparation procedures, and use hand instrumentation including scalpels for surgical procedures.

$30 per hour. Compensation may vary based on scope, responsibilities, qualifications, internal equity, market and organizational considerations.

Application will be active for up to 6 months within the temporary pool. Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics.

While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Dental State License
• CPR/BLS Certification