Posting Details Position Details Title: Clinical Assistant Professor Dental Hygiene IU Fort Wayne Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track Department: IU Indianapolis Division of Comprehensive Care - School of Dentistry Location: Fort Wayne
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 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 states 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.
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.
Basic Qualifications 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.
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
Additional Qualifications 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 candidates 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:
For Best Consideration Date: 10/19/2025 Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026 Posting Number: IU-101330-2025 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk. How did you hear about this position Open Ended Question Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application Evidence of Teaching Ability List Of References Optional Documents