Adjunct Faculty, Supervising Dentist

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

TRS/ORP retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Austin Community College in Austin, TX seeks an Adjunct Faculty Supervising Dentist to lead the ACC Dental Hygiene Clinic, supervise student clinicians, and deliver engaging coursework aligned with accreditation standards.

The role requires current Texas dental licensure, CODA-accredited training, and the ability to work evenings or weekends across multiple campus locations as needed. The position offers part-time adjunct duties with a focus on patient care, safety, and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Texas dental licensure.
• Graduate of a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Two years of non-teaching work experience as a dentist.
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the clinical treatment of patients in the ACC Dental Hygiene clinic.
• Review medical histories and determine referrals or consults as needed.
• Provide local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration.
• Evaluate patient care and supervise the use of dental hygiene procedures.
• Instruct and mentor Dental Hygiene students within clinical and classroom settings.

Education

Bachelor's degree with Texas dental licensure

CODA-accredited dental program

Tools

Eaglesoft

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Posting Title

Adjunct Faculty, Supervising Dentist

Job Posting Close Date

May 31, 2027

Job Description Summary

The Dental Hygiene faculty supports learning on campus, in simulation and through clinical experiences. Primary responsibility is to serve as a supervising dentist in the ACC Dental Hygiene Clinic. Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect discipline specific knowledge and a commitment to student success.

Job Description

The ACC Dental Hygiene Program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation since the fall of 2003, prepares students to work in a variety of settings, including private dental offices, public health clinics, and alternative practice settings. The ACC Dental Hygiene Program provides clinical teaching on-site with dental hygiene services provided to the public in a fully operational ambulatory care clinic. Faculty dedication to the success of students is evident through the strong student outcomes on both the written Dental Hygiene National Board Exam and regional clinical ADEX exam.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

This is an adjunct (part-time) position. Schedules and work/course assignments vary by semester. Availability to work a minimum of 1.5 days between Monday and Thursday is highly preferred.

Supervise the clinical treatment of patients at the ACC Dental Hygiene clinic.

• Review medical histories and determining if medical referrals or consults are needed
• Directly oversee any medical emergency
• Perform comprehensive oral examinations including review of radiographs, periodontal assessment (including diagnosis of staging & grading)
• Provide dental referrals as needed
• Order dental hygiene treatment procedures
• Deliver local anesthetic as needed
• Induce patients with nitrous oxide and monitor to ensure safety
• Prescribe or dispense prescriptions
• Evaluate all dental impressions and appliances made in the clinic (mouth guards, etc.)
• Supervise the use of soft tissue laser treatment to ensure safety of the patients, operators, and public during use

If applicable, prepare and teach courses in the field of Dental Hygiene to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.

Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.

Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation or other protected categories.

Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.

Serve on departmental committees and work groups as needed.

Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Additional Duties

• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate Dental Hygiene students in the clinical setting.
• Advise Dental Hygiene clinical faculty as needed.
• Ensure patients receive safe, high quality, patient-centered care and manage any patient concerns.

Technology

Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.

• Knowledge using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.) is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Proficiency using Eaglesoft patient management software is highly preferred.
• Proficiency using Google applications, e.g. Google Drive, Forms, Classroom, Docs, Calendar is preferred.
• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat is preferred.

Principal Professional Standards

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree with current Texas dental licensure in good standing (faculty licensure does not qualify); and Graduate of a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Required Work Experience

• Two years of non‑teaching work experience as a dentist.

Preferred Work Experience

• Teaching experience in higher education.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non‑traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
• Appropriate and up‑to‑date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
• A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
• Commitment to a culture of care for all.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.

Application Requirements

1. Upload the following documents to your application:
   • Unofficial/copy of transcripts
   • Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
   • Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [e-mail].

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in a classroom or clinical/laboratory setting.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), selected individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non‑campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr. You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ([e-mail]). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Benefits

• Full‑time faculty and staff employees who work in full‑time and/or part‑time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment.
• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP‑Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Austin Community College ("ACC" or "College") is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission.

ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.