Dental Hygiene Instructor - FT

Dental Hygiene Faculty

Position Summary:   
The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading, and evaluation 

• Participate in, and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments 

• Pursue excellence in teaching using a variety in techniques of computers, multimedia, and in lectures/laboratories 

• Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology, and software required by the dental hygiene program 

• Student mentoring, counseling, and advisement for success and retention 

• Maintain accurate and updated student records  

• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program 

• Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions 

• Write letters of recommendation, employment, and continuing education to support the students 

• Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs 

• Attend and support faculty/department meetings 

• Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments  

• Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students 

• Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions. 

• Act as an ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community 

• Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development 

• Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school, and Education Affiliates, Inc. 

• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school, and Education Affiliates, Inc. 

• Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission, and goals 

• Compliance with all program and school policies 

• Accept and participate in other duties as assigned 

• Regular and reliable attendance 

 
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: 

Education: 

• Must be a dental hygienist who possesses a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a baccalaureate program 

• Or a Dentist who has a background in education  

• Professional experience is necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals 

• Documented background in the assigned subject  

Professional: 

• Must have a current Dental Hygiene or Dental License or the ability to obtain one 

• Must have current CPR certification/health care provider 

• Excellent oral and written communications 

• 3 years of full-time clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist

• Teaching experience preferred 

• Documented background in educational methodology 

Classification:  Exempt 

Work Hours:  May be full-time, may include evening/weekend hours 

Travel:  None 

Working Environment:  Interior/Office