Clinical Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene, IU Fort Wayne

Overview

Department: IU Indianapolis Division of Comprehensive Care – School of Dentistry

Location: Fort Wayne

Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) invites applications for the position of clinical assistant professor to teach in our Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program on our Fort Wayne campus. This is a 0.80 FTE, 10-month, non-tenure track position. This full-time position entails delivery of didactic, laboratory, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction to dental hygiene students with a focus in courses such as clinical practice, dental materials, and periodontics.

Other deliverables include development and updating of courses, student advising, academic scholarship and service commitments (e.g. participation in university and professional association committees and activities).

Our faculty are dedicated to each of our students’ maximum development and growth. Our Fort Wayne program ranks among the best in the nation in student pass rates on clinical, state and national examinations. The candidate we are seeking will come with a passion for student growth and achievement, academic and clinical excellence, proficiency in didactic instruction, and experience in interprofessional education, and community collaborations.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, Indiana University is committed to being a welcoming campus community. As a member of that community, the IU School of Dentistry seeks candidates whose teaching, service, scholarship and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning, working, and patient care environments. This commitment is core to our mission through our school-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

More than 13,000 students pursue their education on the IUFW campus. The campus leads in providing exemplary health professions education, research, and innovation to
1) promote and improve health, and
2) prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals through exceptional educational opportunities. Our faculty, staff, students, and partners create a unique, innovative approach to classroom and real-world experiences, transformational research, and service to the State of Indiana and beyond.

Position Requirements: For consideration, applicants must have one of the following degrees: a dental hygiene related MS, a DDS or a PhD. In addition, applicants must have a minimum of three years of dental hygiene clinical practice experience and either have or be immediately eligible for an Indiana dental hygiene license.

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:

Dr. Priya Thomas

Interim Chair, Department of Comprehensive Care and Allied Professions

IU School of Dentistry

[email protected]

Preferred Qualifications: Priority will be given to candidates who have had previous academic experience with a strong commitment to teaching.

Salary and Rank: Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience and credentials.

Review of applicants will begin immediately with an anticipated hire start date of August 1st, 2026.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit the following supporting documents:

• Signed letter of intent
• Evidence of teaching
• Names of three professional references with contact information (when requested, submitted reference letters must be provided on letterhead stationary with referee’s signature).

For Best Consideration Date: 10/19/2025

Expected

Start Date:

08/01/2026

IUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer and affords reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities.