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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 August 16, 2024. This is a variable-time, term, nine-month, non-tenure track position.
Examples of Duties
- 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 and/or the Dental Hygiene Program Director.
- Provide service to the program and School.
- Perform duties to assist in opening and closing clinic and lab areas.
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 August 16, 2024.
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a dental hygienist with certification in local anesthesia.
Supplemental 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/.
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.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
