Accreditation Standards, Anesthesiology, Best Practices, Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Community Health, Continuous Improvement, Dental Hygiene, Dental Insurance, Dental Laboratory, Documentation, Education Regulations, Educational Evaluation, Health Science, Healthcare Quality, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Policy Evaluation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Publications, Quality Management, Retirement Plan, Scholarship, Strategic Planning, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
Full-time Instructor, Dental Hygiene
Salary
$44,000.00 - $52,028.00 Annually
Location
940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
POS-434
Division
Academic and Student Affairs
Department
ASA-Allied Health Sciences-Dental Hygiene
Opening Date
06/25/2026
Closing Date
7/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description Summary
The Dental Hygiene Program at Shawnee State University invites applications for a full-time instructor position. The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching, scholarship, and service missions of the program. Responsibilities include teaching didactic, laboratory, and clinical dental hygiene courses, participating in curriculum development and assessment, maintaining CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation) compliance, and engaging in scholarly activities and university service.
- Serve as instructor for assigned didactic, laboratory, or clinical courses, including planning, organizing, delivering, and evaluating instruction.
- Ensure compliance with CODA accreditation standards for dental hygiene education through accurate documentation, assessment, and program improvement activities.
- Collaborate with dental hygiene faculty, community health partners, and clinical agencies to develop and maintain high-quality educational and clinical experiences.
- Teach across multiple formats, including traditional classroom, online, hybrid, laboratory, and clinical settings, as assigned by the Program Director.
- Supervise, advise, and mentor students in academic, laboratory, and clinical settings.
- Develop and revise fieldwork and clinical education policies and evaluation tools consistent with accreditation requirements and best practices.
- Engage in continuous improvement efforts, including curriculum development, program assessment, and strategic planning.
- Participate actively in departmental, college, university, and professional service, including participation in governance and accreditation processes.
- Pursue scholarly activities such as research, publications, presentations, and grants in support of tenure and promotion criteria.
- Contribute to student recruitment, advisement, retention, and professional development initiatives.
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, to ensure best consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit their application by July 6. Interested candidates must apply online to this Posting by clicking the Apply link above.
Upload a cover letter specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted requirements of the position,
a curriculum vitae,
a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy,
unofficial transcripts indicating highest degree attained.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: Letters of recommendation from three (3) professional or academic references should be addressed to Dr. Christine Raber @ craber@shawnee.edu.
Shawnee State offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including an attractive benefits package (for more information about university-provided benefits follow this link Overview of Employee Benefits).
Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the current fiscal year. Official transcripts and background check are required prior to hire.
SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.
Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status or military status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene, Education, or related health sciences field from a CODA-accredited institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical dental hygiene practice experience.
- Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in Ohio, or eligibility for Ohio licensure by start date.
- Certification in the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Prior experience teaching or supervising students in a clinical dental hygiene program.
- Knowledge and experience with CODA accreditation standards, particularly those related clinical education.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Shawnee State University offers a competitive starting salary (commensurate with overall qualifications) including an attractive benefits package. See Overview of Employee Benefits for more information. Some of our benefits include:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Break in December
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Waiver
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans
Employer Shawnee State University (OH)
Address 940 Second St.
Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662
Phone 740-351-3481