Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene

The University of Alaska Anchorage School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences is seeking an innovative and energetic individual to serve as Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated didactic and/or clinical teaching experience, as well as a proven record of prior instruction that reflects a strong commitment to student-centered learning, active student engagement, and teaching excellence. The ideal applicant will have experience working in, or leading multicultural environments and will exhibit a clear dedication to advancing the mission of the College of Health, while effectively supporting the diverse student body, faculty, and staff of the University of Alaska Anchorage. Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, along with a high level of computer literacy.

This position requires didactic and/or experiential teaching experience, along with a commitment to student-centered learning, student engagement, and teaching excellence. It also requires experience working in multicultural settings, advising students, assessing learning outcomes, and the ability to support the mission of the College of Health and UAA. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as computer literacy, are essential.

To thrive in this role, the successful candidate should demonstrate:
•Strong instructional skills to effectively teach Dental Hygiene (DH) courses, adapting to both classroom and laboratory settings.
•A collaborative mindset to contribute to a supportive academic environment, and work effectively with colleagues, students, and community partners.
•A commitment to student success, fostering engagement and supporting learners in achieving their academic and professional goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

•A bachelor's degree or higher in dental hygiene or related field by time of hire
•Current (or can obtain by August 15th 2025) Alaska Dental Hygiene or Dental License
•Current or can obtain by August 15th 2025) Alaska certification in Local Anesthesia (or Alaska Dental license)
•Basic life support certification or equivalent by time of hire

Preferred Credentials:
•A master's degree or higher in dental hygiene or related field by time of hire
•State of Alaska Dental Hygiene Restorative Function endorsement
•State of Alaska Dental Hygiene Nitrous Oxide certificate

Position Details:

This position is located on the Goose Lake campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, term funded, 9- month exempt faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be compensated based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact LeeAnne Carrothers, Assistant Dean, SPaTS, at lcarrothers@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible. 

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.