Position Summary: The School of Health Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Instructor/Assistant Lecturer position within the Dental Hygiene program, beginning January 1, 2025.  This is a full-time, term, nine-month, non-tenure track position.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct classroom/laboratory/clinical instruction and office hours as assigned.
• Teach various didactic courses as well as provide clinical and laboratory instruction and evaluation in the Dental Hygiene program.
• Participate in other program responsibilities associated with accreditation standards such as course and program development, evaluation, assessment, and quality assurance.
• Participate in professional practice, seminars, or workshops necessary to maintain up-to-date skills in the Dental Hygiene program.
• Some travel may be expected based on workload assignment.
• Engage in other duties as determined by the Director of the School of Health Sciences
• Other duties as assigned.

General Information: SIU Carbondale is located in the forested areas of Shawnee Hills, 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO.  The university is known for its efforts in improving opportunity, inclusivity, sustainability and the ecological beauty of the campus and surrounding community. Information about SIU Carbondale and its surrounding community can be found at: https://siu.edu/about-siu/.

Contact:               Dr. Valerie Boyer, valboyer@siu.edu

Security/Safety Sensitive: N/A

Application Deadline: 12/3/24

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that
opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces
diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of 
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed 
and encouraged and will receive consideration.

Please use the following link to apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu/jobs/4723209

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field by start date of the position. For individuals holding a bachelor’s degree, the appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Instructor.  Must earn a Master’s degree within two years of date of hire to be eligible for continued appointment.
• Licensed in Illinois as a Dental Hygienist, or be eligible for license by January 1, 2025.
• Have a minimum of 1.5 years’ work experience as a dental hygienist with certification in local anesthesia.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field. Applicants with a Master’s degree will be hired at the rank of Assistant Lecturer.
• Dentrix experience is preferred.