Dental Hygiene/CDHC Program Faculty Instructor/Assistant Professor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; London; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a passionate Dental Hygiene/CDHC Program Faculty Instructor to join their team. This role involves teaching, community engagement, and program coordination at their Somerset campus. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in dental hygiene, with a commitment to student success and community outreach. This position offers a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of dental education.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

Paid Holidays

Institutional Closing Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a baccalaureate or higher degree.
• Graduate of a hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic courses for dental hygiene students.
• Engage community partners and promote the CDHC program.
• Provide clinical coverage for dental hygiene students.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Community Engagement

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Dental Hygiene Accreditation

Tools

Blackboard Collaborate

Job description

Title: Dental Hygiene/CDHC Program Faculty Instructor/Assistant Professor

Salary Range: $40,980.00 - $51,230.0

Contract Term Length:10 Months

Standard Hours:37.5

Work Location:On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Big Sandy Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Somerset Laurel C.C.

Department: Dental Hygiene

Total Rewards

Big Sandy Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Big Sandy Community & Technical College is seeking Full Time Dental Hygiene/CDHC Program Instructor/Assistant Professor to teach at our BSCTC Satellite Campus located at Somerset, KY.

Job Duties:

Serve a Community Dental Health Program Coordinator

Two days each week will be spent on the CDHC Program duties including but not limited to the following:

• Engage community partners and stakeholders.
• Promote the CDHC program to students and the surrounding community.
• Plan and facilitate community dental outreach events.
• Advise and enroll students in the CDHC program.
• Monitor matriculation and student retention rates.
• Teach a three (3) hour online CDHC course each Fall semester and a three (3) hour online CDHC course each Spring semester.
• Facilitate/teach 6-hour summer internship for CDHC students.
• Manage CDHC Program budget.
• Coordinate use of Delta Dental mobile unit.
  

Dental Hygiene Program Instructor/Faculty
Three days each week will be spend on Dental Hygiene Program duties including but not limited to the following:

• Full time requirement on the Somerset Community College Laurel North satellite campus in London, KY.
  • Teach a full course load each semester. This includes:
  • Teach didactic courses each semester for both first and/or second year dental hygiene students. Synchronous lectures will be delivered in person on the London campus and via Blackboard Collaborate for the Paintsville , KY location.
  • Provide laboratory instruction for both first and/or second year dental hygiene students. This includes but is not limited to: pre-clinical dental hygiene and local anesthesia delivery.
  • Provide clinical coverage for both first and/or second year dental hygiene students. Will be responsible for monitoring progression and grading of student as they perform dental hygiene treatment/procedures on a variety of patients in the dental clinic.
  • Participate in Dental Hygiene Program and college-wide committees
    

• Provide ten office hours per week for student advising and course planning/management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Full time faculty must possess a baccalaureate or higher degree.
• Faculty who are dental hygienists must be a graduate of a hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Must have current knowledge of the specific subjects they are teaching.
• Must provide documented background in current educational methodology concepts consistent with teaching assignments.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Current clinical practice experience preferred.
Experience with distance education techniques and delivery methods preferred.
Community Dental Health Coordinator Certificate preferred.

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights -Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer -The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.