New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs in downtown Brooklyn, invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in the Dental Hygiene Department, to begin in the Fall 2025 semester. The Dental Hygiene Department offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Dental Hygiene, which is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The program prepares students for the evolving needs of the dental profession by offering a two-year full-time program with a comprehensive curriculum encompassing all aspects of Dental Hygiene. The department is considering the development of a baccalaureate program.
This is a full-time position leading to a certificate of continuous employment. The faculty member is expected to be committed to excellence in teaching, and to contribute to the Dental Hygiene Department, the School of Professional Studies, the college, and the university, in service of their missions.
Reporting to the Chair of the Dental Hygiene department, the Lecturer is responsible for teaching courses in the associate degree program, which includes but is not limited to:
- Teaching laboratory or lecture courses in Dental Hygiene
- Preparing quality course material for classroom and laboratory sessions, including lectures, clinical/laboratory lesson plans, OSCEs (objective structured clinical examinations), and assessment methods
- Evaluating and offering feedback on student projects
- Preparing students to become the critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners before entering the dental hygiene profession
In addition to classroom time, the position entails office hours for student support and advisement, and administrative duties within the department to promote curriculum enhancement, degree program reaccreditation and program excellence. Participation in ongoing student and faculty recruitment activities such as high school visits, conducting open houses and attending professional activities is expected. The Lecturer will also demonstrate service through participation in activities, projects, and committee assignments within the Dental Hygiene department, the School of Professional Studies, the college and university, and with community groups.
Faculty members are expected to develop and maintain relationships with professional dental organizations and attend regional and national/international professional and educational conferences, such as the Greater New York Dental Meeting, NYDHA, ADHA and ADEA conferences.
The ability to work a flexible schedule is expected, as weekend and evening hours may be required.