Assistant Professor (H3, 9-Mo, Dentist) 0088496

Assistant Professor (H3, 9-Mo, Dentist) 0088496

Location

UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01182

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Number:

0088496

Description

Title: Assistant Professor (H3, Dentist)

Position Number: 0088496

Hiring Unit: School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

Location: Honolulu / Manoa Campus

Date Posted: June 3, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until filled. 1st review of applications will begin on June 26, 2026; 2nd review is on July 13, 2026.

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Non-Tenure Track

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time, 50%

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary, Non-Tenure Track

Other Conditions:

Position is expected to start in August 2026 or as mutually acceptable. Renewal, will be dependent upon program needs, performance and availability of funds. Health certifications and immunizations will be required for employment.

The dental hygiene program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) is the only baccalaureate level program in the state. It offers the educational preparation required of dental hygienists to provide oral health care and education to the people of Hawai'i, the continental U.S., and the Pacific-Asia region. Students majoring in dental hygiene can become licensed professionals who offer preventive, education, and therapeutic services for the control of oral diseases and the promotion of optimum oral health. To learn more about SONDH, go to: nursing.hawaii.edu.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primary instructional area in the clinical application of dental and dental hygiene sciences including laboratory and didactic courses linked with corresponding clinical experiences.
• Provides oversight and guidance to dental hygiene students, evaluate students' clinic and academic performance, provide advising and assistance to improve students' progression in program, as well as collaborate with the departmental faculty on curriculum implementation.

Interprets & evaluates intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs.

• Responsible for the organization & management of the Dental Hygiene clinic operations: duties to include the opening & closing responsibilities, inventory control (i.e., re-ordering and re-stocking clinical supplies), the maintenance & enforcement of clinic's safety processes in infection control, blood borne pathogen and emergencies plans.
• Actively participates in the departmental, school, campus and external organization's committees.
• Assists with the planning and coordination of the Continuing Education (CE) offerings for oral health professionals and students.
• Attends departmental faculty meetings, curriculum meetings, and student recognition ceremonies.
• Participates in curriculum development and evaluation, including renewal of course designations for assigned courses.
• Maintains CE credits in teaching methodologies for the courses assigned.
• Engages in research/scholarly projects consistent with the Department/Schools goals. This is including but not limited to leading and/or participating in research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, program evaluation, and teaching/education-focused activities.
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation;
• Minimum of 20 hours per week of General Dentistry clinical experience for the last 5 years (2016-present);
• Current State of Hawai'i Dental (dentist) licensure to practice;
• Demonstrated active involvement in community service and organizations or professional organizations;
• Able to work flexible hours (Monday -Saturday, starting as early as 6:00 a.m. and working late as 8:00 p.m. depending on assigned courses);
• Meet CE requirements for state licensure and Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards for faculty teaching in a dental hygiene program;
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and patient care; and
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to meet and confer with others.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Specialization in periodontology.
• 1-2 years recent (2020-present) teaching experience in a dental educational setting.
• Familiar with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Standards for Dental Hygiene education.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Current resume;
• Names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references;
• Copy of official transcripts. The original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

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Inquiries:

Corie O. Fulgencio-Arre, HR Specialist; mcfa@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Employer University of Hawaii

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