Assistant Professor in Dental Hygiene

Position Summary
The Dwyer School of Health Sciences Division of Dental Education at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a full-time 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene. We seek an engaged educator and scholar who will contribute to the continued excellence and growth of our Dental Hygiene Program through teaching scholarship and service. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring research experience interdisciplinary perspectives and areas of expertise that complement existing strengths while introducing new directions that expand and strengthen scholarship in dental hygiene and preventive science. The full-time faculty workload (100% FTE ) is 12 credit hours of contact time each fall and spring semester. The successful candidate will receive one 3 credit course of reassigned contact time for scholarly and creative activities in accordance with university and campus policies resulting in a teaching assignment of 9 credit hours of contact time per semester. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active program of scholarship and contribute to service. Teaching responsibilities include on-campus didactic laboratory and clinical instruction in the Dental Hygiene Program; mentoring dental hygiene students; participating in interprofessional education activities; and supporting faculty calibration. Additional responsibilities include participation in closed-loop curriculum assessment quality assurance of clinical services and service to the program school university profession and community. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the dental hygiene profession and proficiency in high-impact learner-centered teaching practices. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening the programs scholarly capacity through research collaboration and engagement with students and colleagues. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively within an academic community that values a wide range of backgrounds experiences and perspectives. Salary is commensurate with the candidates qualifications and experience. About Indiana University South Bend: Indiana University South Bend is a public comprehensive and the largest regional campus of Indiana University serving northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Located along the St. Joseph River the campus is known for its strong emphasis on teaching excellence undergraduate research faculty student interaction commitment to access and community engagement within a supportive academic environment. Appointment/Start Date: August 1 2027 Applications received by January 1 2027 will receive full consideration however the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Required Experience:

Junior IC