Dept of Periodontics, Assistant Professor/Clinical, Dental Hygienist

Dept of Periodontics, Assistant Professor/Clinical, Dental Hygienist UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry The Department of Periodontics, Division of Dental Hygiene at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position focused on providing laboratory, clinical and didactic instruction for dental hygiene students. Master’s degree in dental hygiene or related field preferred; or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS, DMD, or BDS). Registered dental hygienist or dentist with a current Texas license. Three years of clinical experience. Educational experience, preferred but not required. Job Responsibilities Designing and delivering instruction in clinical, laboratory, and didactic settings. Serving as a professional role model for students. Assisting with the coordination of clinical activities and student schedules. Teaching and course administration in the Entry Level, Bachelor Completion, and Master’s level courses, using case-based instruction, group discussion, clinical lecture, demonstration, and simulation. Participating in the faculty practice clinic of the department. Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees who work at least 20 hours a week and hold an appointment of at least 4.5 months. Medical – UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for full‑time employees, with covered family members and discounted copays when using UT Health Physicians. Dental – Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and families through Delta Dental Insurance Company. Vision – Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services with two plan options. Disability – Enrollment in Disability Insurance provides income if a non‑work related illness or injury prevents working. Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees can pre‑taxly set aside money for eligible dependent day care or out‑of‑pocket health care expenses. Retirement – Eligible employees may choose the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). Time Off – Generous paid leave options include front‑loaded Paid Time Off, an Extended Illness Bank, Paid Family Leave, holidays, and discounts on services. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr