Clinical Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track

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

Location
Indianapolis

Position Summary
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 the IU Indianapolis campus. This is a 0.80 FTE, 12-month, non-tenure track position. This full-time position requires 1) delivery of didactic, laboratory, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction to dental hygiene students with a focus in courses such as clinical practice, pharmacology, nutrition and periodontics. 2) Other important expectations include development and updating of courses, student advising, academic scholarship and service commitments (e.g. participation in university and professional association committees and activities).

With faculty dedicated to and focused on each of our students' maximum development and growth, our Indianapolis 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, community collaborations, and strengthening a culture of respect and belonging.

Our Commitment 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, research 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.

IUSD offers a dynamic learning environment for faculty, in which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission through our School-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our main facility includes a state-of-the-art 45,000-square-foot James J. Fritts DDS Clinical Care Center on the IU-Indianapolis campus, adjacent to local hospitals and part of an urban academic health center.

Basic Qualifications
Position Requirements:For consideration, applicants must hold one of the following degrees: a Master of Science (MS) in Dental Hygiene, Master's degree in Education, or a related field. Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of dental hygiene clinical practice experience and hold a current, unrestricted Indiana dental hygiene license. In addition, applicants must have at least four years of experience teaching pharmacology and nutrition to dental hygiene students and provide documented evidence of their teaching experience and effectiveness.

Department Contact for Questions
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
primthom@iu.edu

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

Special Instructions
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
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching Ability
• 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: 04/24/2026

Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026

Posting Number
IU-101543-2026