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Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene (3631)
Pocatello - Main
Priority Date: November 3, 2025

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

Research/creative scholarship and dissemination, grant writing, professional/community service, teaching in the undergraduate program, and academic advising.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Didactic, clinical, laboratory, and online instruction when needed (60%).


• Active engagement in research/creative scholarship and dissemination (20%).


• Academic advising (10%)


• Professional service (10%).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in dental hygiene or related field.


• At least two years teaching experience with adult learners in a bachelor's dental hygiene degree program.


• Experience with scholarship, research, grant writing, and publications within the last two years or more.


• Education and recent clinical experience in non-surgical periodontal therapy and the administration of local anesthesia.


• Must be a licensed dental hygienist who has graduated from an ADA CODA accredited dental hygiene program.

Must maintain an active Idaho Dental Hygiene License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years teaching experience with adult learners in a dental hygiene bachelor's degree program.


• Membership in the ADHA.


• Scholarly Activity: Original Research.


• Scholarly Activity: National Presentations.

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, proof of dental hygiene license, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before November 3, 2025. Salary will be between $64,000 and $66,884 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

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Posting Number: req2601
Type: Working 9 months per year
Position: Faculty Tenure Track
Division: Division of Health Sciences

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.





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