Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : UVU Lehi Campus
Job Type: Adjunct/Overload Teaching
Job Number: FY2706363
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Department: Dental Hygiene
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

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Required Licenses or Certifications: Dental Hygiene degree from a CODA. Utah Dental Hygiene license. CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
Continuous Search: **This position is posted on a continuous recruitment basis. This means that applications are accepted even though there may not be a position currently available.**


Position Announcement


We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist to apply for the position of Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor. Join our team at the Lehi Dental Hygiene Clinic to mentor the next generation of professionals in a hands-on clinical setting. This part-time, semester-by-semester role offers the opportunity to provide instruction and evaluation to students directly in the clinic, guiding them toward their board examinations and future success. We invite licensed practitioners with a Utah Dental Hygiene license, three years of clinical experience, and a baccalaureate degree or higher to submit an application and help us continue our tradition of clinical excellence.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, demonstration, and evaluation of Dental Hygiene students in clinical, pre-clinical, and laboratory settings.
• Supervise students as they develop clinical skills and competencies required for success as Registered Dental Hygienists.
• Prepare students for national and regional board examinations through hands-on training, instruction, and feedback.
• Evaluate student performance and competency attainment using established program standards and assessment methods.
• Supervise and assess students during dental radiology, oral sciences, and dental materials laboratory sessions, as assigned.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to support learning and professional development.
• Promote safe, ethical, and professional patient care practices in all instructional settings.
• Maintain accurate records related to student attendance, performance, competencies, and evaluations.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with program policies, clinic procedures, accreditation standards, and safety.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must possess a baccalaureate or higher degree.
• Must possess a minimum of a two-year Dental Hygiene degree from a CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation) accredited program.
• Utah Dental Hygiene license and current local anesthesia license (both in good standing).
• Three years of clinical practice experience (minimum).
• Current CPR for Healthcare Providers certification (adult, child, infant, AED, choking).Infection control/HIPAA compliant.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and dental programs Dexis and Dentrix.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior clinical and/or didactic instruction, teaching methodology in continuing education.
• Knowledge of new technologies in the dental field.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of current standard of care for clinical hygiene duties in the state of Utah, including preventative therapies, conventional radiographic principles, interpretation and techniques, dental materials, periodontal instrumentation, and advanced periodontal techniques.
• Knowledge of clinical hygiene best practices to be able to provide contributions to curriculum improvements.
• Skill and clinical competency in traditional dental hygiene practice.
• Skill in problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with program faculty, staff, and students.
• Skill in navigating frequent interruptions to assist faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to work constructively with students, patients, and faculty in a professional way.
• Ability to model and teach appropriate clinical and professional demeanor.
• Ability to educate and train students to achieve entry-level competencies according to accreditation and program requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate dental hygiene procedures as needed, including local anesthesia.
• Ability to conduct fair and consistent evaluation of students through skill evaluations and clinical competencies.
• Ability to demonstrate and promote excellence, respect, communication, courtesy, enthusiasm, and teamwork.
• Ability to work with and relate to a broad group of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to attend Dental Hygiene program meetings upon request and as appropriate.
• Ability to travel to outreach locations as requested and appropriate.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed a minimum two-year Dental Hygiene degree from a CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation) accredited program?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you currently hold an active Utah Dental Hygiene license and a current local anesthesia license, both in good standing?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least three years of clinical practice experience as a Dental Hygienist?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold a current CPR for Healthcare Providers certification (including adult, child, infant, AED, and choking response)?

• Yes
• No

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Are you proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as dental software programs such as Dexis and Dentrix?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience providing clinical and/or didactic instruction, training, mentoring, or teaching in dental hygiene or a related healthcare setting?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience supervising, evaluating, and providing feedback to students or trainees in clinical, laboratory, or educational environments while ensuring compliance with safety, infection control, and professional standards?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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• 8+

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