Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F00589P

Classification Title

Assistant Professor

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and
opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative
by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public
universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit
university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American
students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience,
and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of
its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation,
Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public
university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter
College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.
The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in
100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and
first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and
institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s
interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises
address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146
universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation,
an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research
institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the
last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an
indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than
$2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s
vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded
programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto
Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute
that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive
media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be
obtained from the Faculty Handbook
https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty
Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia
State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1)
be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia
State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach
in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person,
online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair
or Dean.

Department

Kinesiology & Health Professions

College

Perimeter College

Campus

Dunwoody

Position Type

Full Time Faculty

Posting Type

External

About the Department

The Kinesiology and Health Professions Department at Perimeter
College, Georgia State University, serves a diverse student body
through academic pathways in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Kinesiology
and Health, Sport Management, Health Science, Respiratory Therapy,
Health Informatics, and Public Health. The department is staffed by
27 full-time and 20 part-time faculty, who create engaging and
challenging academic environments that provide students with
hands-on, real-world experience.

The department’s associate degree Nursing and Dental Hygiene
programs are among its most established, known for strong licensure
pass rates and employment outcomes that reflect the caliber of
faculty and the rigor of clinical training. Graduates leave not
only credentialed but prepared for careers that are both in demand
and well compensated.

The Health Science pathway provides foundational coursework and
prerequisites for competitive programs such as Dental Hygiene,
Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health Information Administration,
and Medical Technology, preparing students for a range of careers
in the rapidly expanding field of allied health medicine.

Within Kinesiology and Health, students may specialize in Exercise
Science, Health Coaching, Personal Training, or Sport Management,
the latter of which incorporates the study of business principles
and sociology as they pertain to the sport industry. The department
also offers a Personal Training and Entrepreneurship Certificate,
combining practical fitness training with foundational business
skills for students entering the wellness industry or building a
practice of their own.

Many students arrive at Perimeter intending to continue toward a
bachelor’s degree, and the department’s pathways are designed with
that goal in mind, aligning directly with related degree programs
at Georgia State University.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for an assistant professor
position in dental hygiene. This is a teaching-focused position:
80% of the workload is instruction, with 10% in service to the
department, college, and university, and 10% in scholarly and
creative activities. Perimeter faculty are responsible for
providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and
engaging in service to the department, college, and university as
well as scholarly and creative activities.. Teaching
responsibilities include didactic courses and clinical instruction,
and may include clinic management or coordination. Perimeter
College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful
applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early
undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in
an academic setting with an access mission. Perimeter College is a
multi-campus institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any
of the college’s campuses. The dental hygiene program is located on
our Dunwoody campus.

Required Experience

2+ years of full-time clinical practice or equivalent as a licensed
dental hygienist.

Required Education

A minimum of a Master’s degree is required in the teaching
discipline or a closely related field completed by the appointment
date. Additionally, an associate or bachelor’s degree in dental
hygiene from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission
on Dental Accreditation is required by the anticipated date of
employment. Salary range: $53,350-$65,000

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in teaching or closely related field is

preferred. Salary range: $60,000-$65,000

• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can

include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or
university.

• Experience teaching online and using a distance learning

platform.

• Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational

practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building
college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives
that enhance student success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a

demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.

• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student

population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person
and virtual learning environments.

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills

(able to maintain appropriate records).

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline,

department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

must hold a current state of Georgia license in dental hygiene OR
be eligible to apply for and successfully obtain a Georgia license
in dental hygiene within 2 months of the appointment date.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Salary

$53,350-$65,000

Search Chair Contact info

Joanna Harris-Worelds jharrisworelds@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Dr. Nicole Lynch, Department Chair: nlynch@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

08/02/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

09/23/2026

Review of Applications Begins

11/30/2026

Close Date

12/04/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7279

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with
regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
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Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653
.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed

or In Progress

Optional Documents

• Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluation