Junior-Level Clinical Coordinator Dental Hygiene Program

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu.

The Dental Hygiene Program, based in the Department of Allied Health in the School of Health Sciences at the University of New Haven is seeking to hire a full-time Non-Tenure Track Faculty. This faculty member will teach in the Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene Programs and supervise junior-level clinical experiences according to the accreditation standards established by ADA CODA. The successful candidate will be committed to academic and scholarly excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, and self-assessment. This position is to begin Spring 2027.

The University of New Haven’s School of Health Sciences (SHS) is one of the most progressive health sciences schools in the United States for its approach to integrating all health professionals – from technicians to physicians – in an interdisciplinary, interprofessional educational experience focused on public health, ethics, and health technology.

Students develop the competencies necessary to be a successful healthcare professional in the 21st century through hands-on experiences and a curriculum focused on healthcare innovation, systems thinking, and using evidence-based approaches to solve today’s biggest challenges in healthcare.

The School of Health Sciences includes the Departments of Allied Health, Population Health and Leadership, and Rehabilitation Sciences and Wellness.

• Teach in the Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science dental hygiene programs both didactic and clinical courses
• Communicate with and manage outside clinical sites, maintain and update site contacts, requirements and paperwork, prepare clinic rotation schedules, address student-related or instructor-related site issues
• Conduct instructor calibration meetings, orientation and training.
• Coordinate University of New Haven Dental Hygiene Center clinic rotations, ensure local, state and federal compliance, and maintain responsive communication with students and instructors.
• Serve on departmental, school, and university level committees
• Advise and support students
• Maintain currency in the Dental Hygiene discipline and teaching methodologies
• Maintain compliance with the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and submits reports and data as needed
• Other duties as directed

• Earned Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or an appropriate terminal degree in their discipline
• Minimum 3 years of clinical teaching and 1 year of didactic teaching experience in a dental hygiene program
• Experience with clinical coordination preferred
• Current Connecticut dental hygiene license, eligibility for dental hygiene licensure in Connecticut, and certification in local anesthesia
• Knowledge of dental hygiene accreditation, technology common in dental hygiene practice and education, and computer applications commonly used in dental hygiene

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background investigation and proof of Connecticut Dental Hygiene Licensure.

Application Instructions: All information on candidates will be kept confidential. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter describing their academic and/or industrial experiences relevant to the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 4) contact information for at least three professional references (reference checks will not occur without permission).

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable
• Join an academic community of dedicated & supportive colleagues

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.

Note: The budgeted salary for this position is $65,000.

UNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer