Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Posted On: Mon Feb 19 2024 Job Description:

The Program of Dental Hygiene in the School of Nursing and Allied Health at Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a nine-month Instructor, non-tenure eligible appointment, beginning Fall semester 2024 in the Dental Hygiene Program. The appointment is effective August 1, 2024. We are seeking candidates with strong clinical skills and desire to educate our students in the profession of dental hygiene. This is a 9-month full-time didactic and clinical teaching position in the Program of Dental Hygiene. For more information about the dental hygiene program please visit http://www.wku.edu/dentalhygiene/.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility includes teaching/advising and service.

Direct supervision and evaluation of students in the clinical and/or laboratory settings.

Providing support for clinical and didactic activities.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must have a Master's degree by July 31, 2024.

• Candidates must hold or obtain current dental hygiene licensure in Kentucky.

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.

  Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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