PT Instructor Pool - Dental Hygienist Program

Part-Time Dental Hygienist InstructorMadison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Dental Hygienist program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 2026-2027 academic school year. If you possess the aspiration to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the community and lives of our students. Madison College is a first-choice institution that offers exceptional educational opportunities to our students providing high-demand skills for professional and academic growth.Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College – it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!This position is responsible for instruction in the Dental Hygienist program at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, division and college levels. Instructors develop instructional strategies and curriculum as a regular part of their work, and are encouraged to serve on committees.This position reports to the Department Chair in the School of Health Education.Essential Duties:Responsible for instruction of Dental Hygienist courses.Develop and plan appropriate instructional and alternative delivery strategies when appropriate.Instruct students in classes and participate in college service activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.Evaluate student performance in courses taught by the instructor.Actively work with other personnel in student recruitment, retention and job placement.Develop and maintain curriculum in collaboration with department/division staff.Participate in instructional and curriculum articulation activities with other programs and other divisions of instruction.Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.Assist students in developing work experience assignments such as internships, work study assignments, team projects, etc.Maintain competencies as an instructor as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System.Comply with all aspects of Board policies, work rules, and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.Attend division, department and advisory committee meetings.Develop strategies aimed at the retention of minority/female students.Participate in appropriate staff development activities such as diversity awareness, technology training, etc.Design curriculum and instruct in a variety of non-traditional formats to meet student and business needs.Demonstrate a commitment to the college's mission, vision and values.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including the use of distance education and other methods of alternative delivery.Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods.Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.Skill in oral and written communications.Ability to interact with business and industry to establish partnerships.Minimum Qualifications:A graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).Bachelor's degree is required (in any field). Program Directors must have a Master's degree (in any field).Registered Dental Hygiene (RDH) Credential. WI licensure required.Certified in nitrous oxide and local anesthetic.Two (2) years or 4,000 hours of work experience in dental hygiene.Special Instructions to Applicants: Madison College utilizes pool postings for all Part-time Instructor positions. This posting is a pool position to collect applications for potential part-time instruction positions. Part-time Instructors are hired on a per course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee assignment for the following semester. The teaching hours for a part-time instructor vary and can include day, evening, and weekend classes.If interested, please complete the required online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and transcripts (unofficial copy). Please note that all transcripts will be checked for verification of accreditation before hire. This pool will close on approximately January 31, 2027. If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with Madison College, you will be asked to reapply to a new pool. All communications will be through the email provided on your application materials.Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.