Teaching Assistant

About the Job

The Division of Dental Hygiene is providing this opportunity to Masters level Dental Hygiene students so that they can receive academic leadership experience and gain a better understanding of the daily activities of Dental Hygiene faculty members and their role in academia.

A student in this position is expected to commit time and energy to completing all assigned tasks. The position's time commitment will be determined each semester depending on the student's available time and the division's available work.

The responsibilities of the graduate teaching assistant will vary. General responsibilities and activities of a graduate assistant may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Participate in lecture, laboratory, or clinical sessions
2. Prepare in advance instructional materials for assigned lectures, labs, or clinics (e.g., lecture outline, objectives, grading criteria, lecture preparation, handouts, test questions, etc.)
3. Assist in the design, implementation, supervision and evaluation of student rotations
4. Assist in the preparation for OSCEs, and competency examinations
5. Evaluate student performance
6. Tutor students
7. Grade student papers and/or assignments
8. Design units of instruction or power point presentations and participate in the presentation of in-service seminars
9. Conduct library research for faculty
10. Substitute for instructors as circumstances necessitate
11. Assist with clerical duties
12. Participate in admissions procedures including tours, interviews and correspondence

This position is only reviewing applications of MSDH students who are licensed to practice dental hygiene in MN.

Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay Range: $28.93/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Application Deadline: October 30th, 2026.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.