Entry Level Exercise Science Jobs in Decatur, GA

Position Information
Posting Number
PTI00183P
Classification Title
Part-Time Instructors
Position Title
Limited-Term Instructor 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.
Department
Dental Hygiene
College
Perimeter College
Campus
College-wide
Position Type
Full Time Faculty
Posting Type
Internal/External
About the Department
The department of health professions is home to the Dental Hygiene and Nursing programs at Perimeter College, as well as pathways in Exercise Science, Sport Management, Kinesiology & Health, Health Information Administration, Health Coach, Respiratory Therapy, and a certificate program in Personal Trainer & Entrepreneurship. Students seeking career opportunities in Dental Hygiene may pursue intensive, specialized training in this clinical service-focused field at Perimeter College. Six full-time and eighteen part-time faculty with three support staff in the dental hygiene program enrich student learning. The program maintains a highly successful record in educating and preparing students to become entry-level dental hygienists. In April 2023, the program completed a successful accreditation site visit with zero recommendations by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). In addition, the dental hygiene program opened, in September of 2024, a new 20-unit dental hygiene clinic incorporating modern technologies enhancing patient care in the community.
Position Description
Limited-Term Instructors are full-time faculty hired on a semester-to-semester basis. After the first semester, the position is renewable for a maximum of three semesters. Limited-term instructor is a teaching-focused position: 100% of the workload distribution is instruction.
The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching a full instructional load of Dental Hygiene courses in-person. Courses include Dental Radiology Lab and Clinical Dental Hygiene and other offerings within the discipline.
The position requires maintaining an active campus presence. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, student support, and collaborative engagement in an academic environment centered on access and student success.
Required Experience
2+ years of full-time clinical practice or equivalent as a licensed dental hygienist.
Required Education
A master's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or a related field is required. In addition, faculty must hold an associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree in dental hygiene or a related field
• One-year college-level teaching experience.
• Local anesthesia certification.
• Dental diode laser training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods.
• 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).
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of instructional technology.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc
Hold a current state of Georgia license in dental hygiene.
Pre-Employment Requirements
A criminal background check is required.
Work Hours
Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).
Salary
10 month salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Limited-term instructor carry a 100% teaching workload distribution.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing at least 32 hours per week of in-person instruction (clinical, didactic, and/or laboratory teaching
• Maintaining a campus presence
• Maintaining weekly office and tutoring hours
• Providing student support and academic coaching
• Working effectively and professionally with students and colleagues
• Participating in program, department, and college faculty meetings

Percentage Of Time
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/03/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
07/31/2028
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

• Letter of application/cover letter Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed. Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.
• Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduate degrees
• Three (3) professional references. Professional references will provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a notification email.

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6920
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