Position Overview
As Wisconsin’s only dental school, Marquette University School of Dentistry is answering the call to meet future workforce needs, increase access to oral health for underserved patients, and advance dental education in Wisconsin. The key elements to our success are expanding clinical space, promoting technology, expanding student capacity, and retaining and recruiting quality faculty. Marquette is well known for its innovative curriculum. The School is serving the community on its main campus and community-based clinics in Milwaukee and through outreach clinics across the State of Wisconsin. If you are interested in becoming part of this exciting time at our School, consider applying for a position now. Starting date is flexible.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include: an emphasis on teaching in all aspects of clinical, nonsurgical periodontal care in clinical and simulation lab instruction of pre-doctoral dental students as directed by the Director Predoctoral Program in Periodontics; participating in scholarly activities including teaching innovations; coordination of part-time dental hygiene faculty as lead dental hygienist.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Earned terminal degree. Five years of teaching experience or other suitable professional experience. Qualified applicants must hold a current valid dental hygiene license in the State of Wisconsin including local anesthetic and nitrous oxide to participate in clinical instruction.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Baccalaureate or master’s degree in Dental Hygiene preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with previous clinical teaching experience. Candidate should be a team player and have a passion for education. Rank will be commensurate with academic background, training, and experience.
