Assistant Professor - Dental Hygiene FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Dental Hygiene Unit of the Allied Health Department at Hostos Community College seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Spring 2027. The Dental Hygiene Program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree for students who successfully complete the course of study. Students are prepared to become registered
dental hygienists and to pass intensive theory National Board and Clinical State Board examinations. Passing both examinations are required for licensure and employment. The Dental Hygiene Program offers a two and three year course of study which includes summer. Students provide preventive dental health care at the on-site dental hygiene patient care facility for patients under direct guidance and supervision of
licensed professional dental hygienists and dentists. The community has access to free dental hygiene care and oral health maintenance. Graduates are eligible to transfer to senior colleges. All eligible students are encouraged to apply for the various academic and health profession scholarships and to join both the local and national Student American Dental Hygienist Association (SADHA). Awards for achievement
include the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award, the New York City Dental Hygienist Association Clinical Proficiency Award, the American Dental Association Professional Achievement Award, and the Dental Hygiene Program Student Achievement Award. Dental hygienists find employment in private dental practices, public and private health agencies, hospitals, industrial clinics, government agencies, the U.S. Armed Services,
Peace Corps, World Health Organizations, and dental hygiene schools. Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area{s) of expertise, Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. The successful candidate will provide instruction to Dental Hygiene students; support the missions of the department, college, and university; participate
in faculty meetings, student recruitment and advising, curriculum development, and other departmental activities; develop and maintain relationships with all program faculty; engage in research and other scholarly activities; use emerging technologies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of instruction and the department; monitor and facilitate ethical and professional behaviors, and serve as mentors, peer
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