About UC Blue Ash

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.

 

Job Overview

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 75% 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 for most of the summer semester. Sample working days usually run from August 15th through May 15th yearly. Working hours may include mornings after 8:00am, afternoons, or early evenings Monday-Friday. 

 

Essential Functions

• 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 needs.

Required Education

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

Required Trainings/Certifications

• 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.
   

Required Experience

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

Application Process

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.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment