Position Summary: The School of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) is seeking applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position, beginning August 11, 2026. This is a 25% part-time, on-campus, term, non-tenure track position.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide dental care for patients within the Dental Hygiene clinic, as well as the Dental Sealant Grant Program. To provide professional oversight for the Dental Hygiene Clinic and/or the Dental Sealant Grant Program. To function as a clinical dentist capable of bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, as well as driving to distant sites to provide dental services. To supervise undergraduate dental hygiene students in clinical settings. To support the SIU mission of community engagement through community outreach in dental education and dental care. To be instructor of record for course(s) in a dental hygiene curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed as a dentist in Illinois and be a graduate of an accredited dental school. Must have experience performing extractions, root canals, simple crowns, & denture cases. Must possess an Illinois controlled substance license, Illinois dental license, and CPR certificate. A TB test will be required prior to beginning employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of appropriate dental experience. Previous experience in a teaching environment. Knowledge of the tasks associated with dental hygiene program accreditation.

Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, CV/Resume, current License to practice dentistry issued by the IDFPR; Current DEA registration, schedules II-V; current license from the state of Illinois for Dental Controlled Substances issued by IDFPR; current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS/CPR and AED) card in accordance with American Heart Association standards, and three references.

Contact: Valerie Boyer, valboyer@siu.edu

Security/Safety Sensitive: Security sensitive (subject to pre-employment criminal background investigation)

Deadline to Apply: 7/31/2026

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

Please use the following link to apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu/jobs/5401454/clinical-assistant-professor-dh

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