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| Dentistry |
| Assistant Professor of Dental Education |
| Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne |
| Fort Wayne, IN |
School/College:
College of Health and Human Services
Type of appointment:
10 month, tenure-track
Discipline:
Dental Hygiene
Area(s) of Expertise:
Didactic, laboratory, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction
Qualifications/Requirements:
PhD/DDS/DMD required. A minimum of three years of private practice experience required. An Indiana dental or dental hygiene license or the ability to acquire an Indiana dental or dental hygiene license is required. Priority will be given to applicants with previous academic experience who have a strong commitment to teaching, as well as the ability to publish in scholarly journals. Rank determined by education and experience.
Duties:
Teach undergraduate dental hygiene courses utilizing e-learning, advise both pre- and program students, develop and maintain an active research program, and fulfill service engagement commitments, as well as professional association activities. Scholarly publication is expected.
Description of the department:
The Department of Dental Education, which resides in the College of Health and Human Services, offers three undergraduate dental education programs: dental assisting, dental hygiene, and dental laboratory technology. There are over 120 students in the three professional dental programs and approximately 400 pre-students in the department.
Description and location of the university:
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a 662-acre campus and is the largest institution of higher learning in northeast Indiana offering nearly 200 degrees and certificates. It is a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University and has a diverse enrollment of almost 14,000 students. Since 1964, the university has shown continued growth, exemplified by an increase in enrollment as well as consistent physical development. IPFW is located in Indiana's second-largest city, Fort Wayne, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 475,000. The city enjoys a diverse, active, and well-supported arts community. Fort Wayne has been named an "All-American City" three times. Fort Wayne is a short driving distance to Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, while offering a low cost of living. For more information about the city, visit http://www.ipfw.edu/about/fortwayne.shtml
Effective date:
August 16, 2010
Application deadline:
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Send letter of application, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching and research effectiveness, transcripts, and names and contact information of three professional references to:
Dr. Connie Kracher
Department of Dental Education
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Contact for information:
Connie Kracher, PhD, MSD
Phone: 260.481.6567
email: kracher@ipfw.edu
Department web address:
www.ipfw.edu/dental/
Additional Information:
Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal convictions check.
IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. |
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