Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene

Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor

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.