Open Rank
Chapel Hill, NC 
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Posting Information

Department ASOD Dental Hygiene - 436550
Posting Open Date
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Open Rank
Appointment Type Open Rank
Vacancy ID FAC0005013
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on qualifications
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024
Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Comprehensive Oral Health houses several disciplines including, Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/BioMaterials, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics. The Dental Hygiene discipline focuses on the practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease.
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time, year-round faculty member in the Dental Hygiene program. The faculty will establish a robust practice providing hands-on patient care in the Dental Faculty Practice. This position will also focus on clinical and preclinical teaching, supervising students providing patient care, and remediation of dental hygiene and dental students.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Minimum of two years of clinical dental hygiene experience and two years of part-time or full-time academic experience. Dental Hygiene educational experience, with preference to teaching experiences with dental hygiene and predoctoral dental students. Evidence supporting dedication to innovative teaching and pursuance of career growth and development. Demonstrated innovations in teaching, diverse teaching experiences, and evidence to support completion of professional courses enhancing teaching skills. The successful candidate should enjoy interacting with students, have excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching, patient care, and community service.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Department Contact Name and Title Lattice Sams, Clinical Associate Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email lattice_sams@unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
Dependent on qualifications
Required Experience
2+ years
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