Adjunct Faculty, Dental Hygiene (Didactic)

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,512; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach Dental Hygiene courses. Responsibilities include delivering learning activities, evaluating students, and maintaining records. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and an Ohio Dental Hygiene License.

This position is flexible with a pay rate of $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU) and is contingent upon background checks. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Current Ohio Dental Hygiene License and Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Ability to administer local anesthesia.
• Three years of Periodontal experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a range of courses in Dental Hygiene.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities.
• Evaluates and grades students’ work.
• Maintains student attendance records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Ohio Dental Hygiene License and Registered Dental Hygienist

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year.

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7056

Employment Type: Part‑Time Faculty

Union Position: Non‑Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a range of courses in Dental Hygiene, and Preventive or Oral Health Services I, II, III and IV.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• Current Ohio Dental Hygiene License and Registered Dental Hygienist
• Ability to administer local anesthesia
• Three years of Periodontal experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in teaching clinical dental hygiene and digital radiology

Additional Documents

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Pay and Schedule

Special Note: This is a Part‑Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.