Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Dental Hygienist

Laramie County Community College; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

LCCC seeks a Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor (adjunct) to supervise and teach dental hygiene students during on-campus clinical rotations. The instructor will evaluate clinical skills, model professional behavior, and participate in program activities.

Hours vary and compensation is $33.39/hour with duties aligned to ADA CODA standards. Responsibilities include supervising treatment plans, administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide while coordinating with the Program Director and clinic

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.
• Associates of science degree or higher in Dental Hygiene.
• Current Wyoming dental hygiene license or eligibility to obtain Wyoming License.
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and evaluates dental hygiene clinical procedures.
• Supervises student care/treatment plans and clinical rotator duties.
• Adheres to ADA CODA standards and program objectives.
• Provides feedback to students and maintains professional conduct.
• Assists in patient care during teaching moments as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical supervision

Education

Associate of science degree or higher in Dental Hygiene

Graduate of CODA-accredited program

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

The Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor is an adjunct position which works with dental hygiene students during clinical rotations on campus. Under the supervision of the Dental Hygiene Program Director and working directly with the dental hygiene clinic coordinator, clinical dental hygiene instructors will be responsible for the dental hygiene clinical instruction in the areas of dental hygiene care process including clinical skills and evaluation of clinical procedures. In addition to these responsibilities, dental hygiene clinical instructors will find themselves performing as role models for students and public relations with patients. On occasion, an instructor will need to give direct patient care, such as removing a difficult area of calculus, as part of a teaching-learning situation.

*Work hours will vary throughout the work week.

Compensation: $33.39/hour.

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.

Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process. Position filled on an as needed basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

non-e exempt and eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

• Abides by College and department policies and philosophies and fulfills department and College responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or Dean of the School of Health Professions.
• Ensures that instruction meets or exceeds standards established by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Remains in clinic for the duration of all clinical sessions.
• Supervises all care/treatment plans developed by students and approved by clinic faculty as outlined in the Wyoming State Dental Practice Act.
• Administers and grades clinical skills in accordance with course objectives identified in the course syllabus.
• Supervises and grades clinical rotator duties performed by students.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods in order to meet the varied learning styles of students.
• Monitors student performance and provides feedback to students in a reasonable amount of time.
• Follow the dental hygiene student clinic handbook policies and procedures and participate with faculty and program director to update as needed.
• Supervises students during the administration of local anesthesia and monitoring of nitrous oxide for clinic patients.
• Respond to emergency situations and implement emergency procedures.
• Communicates with faculty and Program Director about students' needs, attendance and achievements.
• Attends continuing education/methodology by participating in workshops, seminars, regional and/or national meetings.
• Upholds expected standards of professionalism, quality, and ethics and in so doing serves as a role model for students.
• Attend regularly scheduled department meetings.
• Participate in trainings, orientations and college required activities.
• Assist in dental hygiene program accreditation process.
• Perform other duties delegated by the Faculty Program Director of Dental Hygiene.
• Supports the College and Dental Hygiene mission and initiatives.
• Follow all OSHA and BBP (Bloodborne Pathogen) federal guidelines
• Administers local anesthetic agents, laser, and nitrous oxide
• Assist other team members, including front office responsibilities

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must be able lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments.

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Associates of science degree or higher in Dental Hygiene
• Current Wyoming dental hygiene license or eligibility to obtain Wyoming License
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience
• Certification to administer local anesthesia, laser, and nitrous oxide
• Two years full-time dental hygiene clinical experience
• Meet immunization requirements for clinical sites

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307.778.1144, [e-mail].

Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303.844.5695, [e-mail]. Updated 6/2025.

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The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.