Educational Specialist of Dental Hygiene, UC Blue Ash College

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The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for our Dental Hygiene Educational Specialist staff position in the Allied Health department.  The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio and one of the most diverse colleges at the University of Cincinnati.  The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 4,500 students.  We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education.  The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.

The Dental Hygiene Educational Specialist will provide clinical and laboratory instruction and perform support activities for the teaching needs of dental hygiene clinics and laboratories. UC Blue Ash Dental Hygiene is a selective admissions program with approximately 38 students per class.

This Educational Specialist staff position is 80% Full-Time-Equivalency (FTE.)  The position is benefits eligible. Average weekly hours will be 40 hours/week during the Fall and Spring semesters. This position will not report to work during the summer semester. Working hours may include mornings after 8:00am, afternoons, or early evenings Monday-Friday. 

• Instruct student dental hygienists in the theoretical and clinical aspects of the practice of dental hygiene.
• Assist students to apply dental hygiene theory, the dental hygiene process and dental hygiene techniques in clinical settings.
• Counsel students on educational and related problems; facilitate problem-solving process; offer advice and assistance as needed.
• Make recommendations to faculty and administration in developing curriculum content and improved teaching and dental hygiene techniques.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, students and clinic personnel in planning and coordinating curriculum and clinical content and activities.
• Interact and collaborate with dental hygiene service personnel to supplement clinic learning with practical experience in the dental hygiene clinic.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in actual dental hygiene situations.
• Prepare, administer and grade assessments to determine student performance and achievement; maintain necessary records to indicate student progress.
• Assist in the preparation of reports required by accrediting agencies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities in the college and university.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene or Health related field.

• Ohio Dental Hygiene license or eligibility for an Ohio Dental Hygienist license as defined by the Ohio State Dental Board.
• Ohio local anesthesia certification or eligibility for an Ohio local anesthesia certificate.

Three (3) years of experience in clinical dental hygiene.

Applicants must supply the following items. Please use the "Additional Documents" option for the additional documents.

• Cover letter that describes how you are uniquely qualified for this position.
• CV/resume.
• A copy of licenses/certifications.
• A list of at least three (3) references including contact information.

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Continuously
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Often
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $48,000 to $49,500 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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