The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (UPSDM), with its Dental Hygiene Program in the Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry, announces the immediate availability of one full-time (12-month) non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Rank and salary are commensurate with education, teaching, and professional experience. Candidates must be a graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program, hold a master's degree or higher, and have at least 5 years of clinical or professional experience and 3 years of teaching experience. Candidates must also possess or be eligible for Pennsylvania dental hygiene licensure and a local anesthesia permit, and a background check is required prior to the official offer. Primary responsibilities include clinical, laboratory, and didactic instruction for the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program, with additional duties that include committee work, student advising, scholarly activities, research, professional organization participation, community service, and faculty practice.

Pitt Dental Medicine is located on the University main campus in Pittsburgh, contiguous with the other five health science schools. The school's general dental clinics and 11 specialty clinics play an integral role in improving the oral health of the patient population of southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond. As part of the clinical practice and faculty of the University of Pittsburgh, the practitioner will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians, innovators, and investigators from around the world and become part of a vibrant community of healthcare providers dedicated to making a difference in their chosen field and in the lives of others.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and three letters of recommendation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. 

To apply, please go to join.pitt.edu, select Faculty Positions, and enter 26002758 in the keyword search. Please upload a curriculum vitae and a statement describing your interest in the position, qualifications, and experience. The search committee will begin reviewing applications upon receipt. Only applicants who appear best qualified will be invited for a personal interview.

The candidate must provide at least three letters of recommendation.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.