About this position

Department: Dental Clinic Position Category: Faculty Part Time Job Description The Clinical Dental Hygiene Faculty member is responsible for providing clinical instruction, supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of dental hygiene students within the clinical education environment. Faculty members support the mission of the dental hygiene program by promoting excellence in patient care, evidence-based practice, professionalism, ethics, and student success. This position requires active engagement in teaching, patient care oversight, calibration activities, institutional service, and continuous quality improvement initiatives consistent with accreditation standards and institutional policies Required Qualifications Associate or Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution. Current unrestricted dental hygiene license in Tennessee or eligibility for licensure in Tennessee. Current CPR/BLS certification. Minimum of 3 years of clinical dental hygiene experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Commitment to student-centered education and collaborative teamwork. Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in Dental Hygiene, Education, Public Health, or related field. Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience in a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. Experience with electronic health records and digital radiography. Local anesthesia certification. Experience in calibration, competency assessment, and accreditation processes. Experience working in an academic healthcare environment. Physical Demands Ability to stand and move throughout clinic sessions. Ability to assist in clinical demonstrations and patient care activities. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform clinical dental hygiene procedures. Campus: LMU Tower Posting Number: F01754P Job Open Date: 05/26/2026 Job Close Date: 02/28/2027 Open Until Filled: No About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu. AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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