Semester Lecturer

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Job Title:
Semester Lecturer

Department:
Dentistry | Dental Hygiene

The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MS DH) Program seeks an experienced educator and writing specialist to serve as an Adjunct Lecturer for a graduate-level scientific writing course. This position is designed to strengthen students' academic, scientific, and scholarly writing skills, which are critical to successful completion of thesis requirements and overall success within the program.

Working collaboratively with the course director, the successful candidate will provide students with expert instruction in scholarly writing, grammar, academic style, manuscript development, and evidence-based communication specific to dental hygiene and oral health research.

Primary Responsibilities

• Co-teach a graduate-level scientific writing course within the MS DH curriculum.
• Develop and deliver instruction focused on academic and scientific writing, including thesis development and scholarly publication.
• Provide individualized coaching and feedback to graduate students on writing mechanics, organization, style, and scientific communication.
• Guide students through thesis proposal development, manuscript preparation, and/or scholarly dissemination.
• Assist students in understanding expectations for graduate-level writing and peer-reviewed oral health publications.
• Collaborate with MS DH faculty to ensure writing instruction aligns with program competencies and thesis requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of writing resources, instructional materials, and program writing guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance and contribute to course assessment activities.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated expertise in academic, scientific, or medical writing.
• Experience teaching or coaching graduate-level students in scholarly writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing substantive editing and feedback on scientific manuscripts, theses, dissertations, and/or scholarly publications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students in an interdisciplinary academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a writing coach, medical editor, or scientific editor.
• Experience teaching scientific writing within a dental hygiene, oral health, public health, or healthcare-related program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of graduate dental hygiene education and thesis requirements.
• Familiarity with publication standards and expectations for peer-reviewed oral health journals.
• Experience mentoring graduate students through thesis development and completion.
• Knowledge of academic style guides and scholarly writing standards used within dental hygiene education.

Desired Competencies

• The ideal candidate will possess:
• Exceptional expertise in scientific and scholarly writing.
• Strong editorial and mentoring skills.
• Ability to identify and remediate challenges related to grammar, academic style, and scientific communication.
• Commitment to student success and graduate education.
• Collaborative approach to course leadership and curriculum development.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and scholarly dissemination in oral health professions.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

• Curriculum Vita (CV)

Application submission deadline is July 10, 2026.

Division of Dental Hygiene Information

In addition to the traditional entry-level program, the college offers a baccalaureate degree completion in dental hygiene that gives students a unique opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree at a nationally recognized university in preparation for an exciting profession. This degree is catered to dental hygienists with an associate degree or certification in dental hygiene from a CODA-accredited dental program. Our program also gives students the option to select a specialization in dental hygiene education, public health, or an individualized plan proposed by the student. The schedule is flexible and students may enroll part-time or full-time. Dental hygiene courses are offered in a distance format designed to be convenient for working students.

The College of Dentistry is further distinguished by offering an Expanded Functions for the Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program, which is designed to prepare certified dental Assistants or registered dental hygienists to apply for the EFDA board examination administered by the Commission on Dental Testing in Ohio and to provide experiences for quality, knowledgeable patient care as an entry-level EFDA. For more information, please contact our Office of Continuing Dental Education at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Finally, keenly aware that the number of dental hygiene programs across the country continues to grow at a rapid rate while the number of faculty members who are qualified to teach the programs has not kept pace, the College of Dentistry has answered the need by offering the first Master's in Dental Hygiene (MS DH) degree in Ohio for students who wish to become dental educators and leaders in the field.

The College

Our college is the first state-supported dental school in Ohio and consists of eleven academic divisions representing all major dental specialties. The divisions offer both patient care services and academic programs, allowing dentists to train as specialists. Our Outreach and Engagement activities include over 60 active programs and more than 40 extramural sites, which continue to expand.

The College of Dentistry provides comprehensive patient care in an unparalleled learning environment with internationally recognized faculty and a supportive network of alumni and friends. Students and faculty members can participate in both clinical and laboratory research in areas such as dental materials science, oral and maxillofacial pathology, hard tissue biology, microbiology, neuroscience, and immunology.

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Additional Information:

Location:
Postle Hall (0024)

Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
4

Shift:
First Shift

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