Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Position Information

Job Title - Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Campus - Ankeny Campus, IA

Job Number - 26-ADJ69

Employment Date - Fall Semester 2026

Job Category - Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information - Johanna Land at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Information - $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).

Job Summary - Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor to teach various Dental Hygiene courses. Days and times to be determined.

Essential Functions - Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications - Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene and Bachelor's degree. 3 years non-teaching related clinical work experience. Registered Dental Hygienist or ability to obtain Iowa Dental Hygienist license prior to start of employment. BLS CPR Certified Healthcare Provider. DDS or DMD. Registered Dentist.

Desired Qualifications - Master's degree in a related field or current enrollment in a related master's degree program. 3 years non-teaching related clinical work experience, to teach in Didactic courses in DHY. Teaching experience. Please attach Associate and Bachelor's transcripts in documents section of application.

Work Schedule - Days and times to be determined.

Posting Date - 05/11/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled - Yes

Application Instructions - This vacancy requires: A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or "See Resume" will not be accepted. Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable). Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io. *The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

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