Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene

Posting Details

Position Details


Position Type
Adjunct


Working Title
Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene


Classification Title
Adjunct Faculty


College/Division
College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)


Department
Dental Hygiene


Hiring Unit

Work Location

Appointment FTE (%)

Position Terms/Mo

Full/Part time

Annual Salary
Per Work Load Unit (WLU)

Position Summary


Department Summary


Since 1970, Oregon Tech's original program has been located on its Klamath Falls residential campus in southern Oregon. The program is known for its community outreach and low student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1 for clinic experiences, and 10:1 for labs. Enrollment in the professional program is limited in Klamath Falls to 20-22 students per year. Enrollment in the pre-dental hygiene courses is open to anyone meeting Oregon Tech admission requirements.

One year of prerequisite ( pre-dental hygiene ) coursework is required for students prior to entry into the professional program. Pre-requisite courses may be taken at any community college or university and transferred in to Oregon Tech following our transfer guide. The Dental Hygiene program offers a mix of face-to-face, online and blended courses as part of the curriculum.

For additional information regarding Dental Hygiene at Oregon Tech, please visit:

Position Summary


Oregon Tech is accepting applications for Adjunct Instructors for the Dental Hygiene department.

The department of Dental Hygiene is recruiting a pool of Adjunct Instructors for possible part-time teaching positions.

Teaching Modality: Adjunct Instructors of Dental Hygiene will be expected to complete in-person/on-campus instruction and/or related in-person/on-campus clinic or labs.

Location: The Klamath Falls, OR, campus.

Interested candidates should apply online and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information. In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching.

This pool will be accessed only when an opening or need arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool.

Minimum Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Degree from CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis at the time of hire; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or other employment-based immigration support.
• Graduation from a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
• Active dental hygiene license in Oregon.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a directly related field.
• Experience using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard).
• Experience using virtual meeting and collaboration tools for teaching, such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams.
• Emphasis on clinical teaching and supervision with patient care.
• Experience teaching at the college level.

Application Information


Recruitment Type
External


Application Screening Begins
08/31/2026


Job Posting Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant


This pool will be accessed only when an opening or need arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool.

Interested parties should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information (phone & email).

In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching.

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Professional References List

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (Unofficial)
2. License/Certification
3. Other Document

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Oregon Tech's Office of Human Resource at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Please use the subject line:Dental Hygiene Adjunct Pool.

For additional information, please contact the Interim Department Chair, Krista Beaty: View email address on click.appcast.io

Background/Pre-Employment Check


Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement


Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.


Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .