Dental Hygiene Instructor

Dental Hygiene Instructor

The instructor position plays a critical role in the teaching and learning process, ensuring that students achieve mastery of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes. The instructor is responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality instruction, engaging in program improvement processes, and participating in various institutional and student affairs initiatives. This position requires a proactive and dedicated approach to student success, including fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, utilizing diverse teaching methodologies, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure ongoing program and student development.

Compensation: The starting pay range for this position is $40.00-$45.00 per hour.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Instruction and curriculum delivery
• Student support and success
• Assessment and program improvement
• Collaboration and faculty development
• Compliance and accreditation
• Other duties

Core competencies:

• Integrity & ethics
• Professionalism
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Collaboration

Position competencies:

• Instructional skills
• Student success focus
• Technical job skills
• Relationship building/networking

Qualifications:

• Education and experience
• Language skills
• Mathematical skills
• Computer skills

Physical demands:

• This position is on site, student facing. The physical demands of the job include regular standing, walking, sitting, and the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Work environment:

• The work environment includes vocational classrooms, labs, or office spaces with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals in certain instructional settings. The noise level is typically moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.