Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Adjunct Instructor for Dental Hygiene at Community College of Denver will supervise, instruct, and mentor first and second year students in both didactic and clinical settings, using current technologies and instrumentation.

The position requires a commitment to inclusive education, ability to collaborate with faculty, and ongoing professional engagement; teaching hours vary with schedule and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in dental hygiene required.
• Current CO RDH license and nitrous oxide certificate required.
• CTE credential or ability to obtain one.
• 4000 hours of clinical dental hygiene experience in last 5 years.
• Experience teaching at community college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach dental hygiene courses and supervise labs.
• Mentor students and support program goals.
• Engage diverse student body with varied instructional methods.
• Participate in professional organizations.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge.

Skills

Instructional skills

Clinical practice

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Health and Natural Sciences Pathway

Campus: Lowry Campus

Location: Denver

Who We Are:

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Job Summary:

The Adjunct Instructor for Dental Hygiene is responsible for supervising, instructing, and mentoring first and second year dental hygiene students. The days and times of classes are dependent on schedule, budget, and / enrollment. This position will demonstrate strong instructional skills and engage a diverse student body using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative methods of instruction and effectively structure classes and curriculum to support program and course outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Adjunct Instructor for Dental Hygiene is responsible for teaching Dental Hygiene courses or assisting students in a clinical or lab setting utilizing current technologies and instrumentation methodologies. This position is responsible for serving as a role model for Dental Hygiene students by participating, and being an active member of professional organizations. This position assists, advises, and mentors students in accomplishing their course and program goals, while using retention strategies both in and out of the classroom to maximize student success.

Competencies/KSAs:

The successful candidate will possess current knowledge of dental hygiene theory, clinical practice, instrumentation, and technologies used in dental hygiene education and patient care. Strong instructional, clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to explain and demonstrate concepts and procedures clearly in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. The candidate must be able to advise, mentor, and support students in achieving course and program goals, provide constructive feedback, and apply appropriate strategies to promote student engagement, persistence, and success. The candidate should demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, effective collaboration with faculty and staff, and a commitment to serving as a positive professional role model through ongoing engagement with the dental hygiene profession and professional organizations.

Candidates must also have experience with periodontal debridement, ultrasonic and piezo instrumentation, computerized dental charting (Dentrix), all dental hygiene instruments and curettes including 11/12 explorer, Nabors probe, etc., local anesthesia administration, nitrous oxide administration, laser pocket decontamination, digital radiography, sealants, and general Word/Excel computer skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education:

• Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Experience:

• 4000 hours within the last 5 years of full time clinical dental hygiene employment or part time equivalent.

Licensure/Certification:

• Must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one.
• Must hold a current CO RDH license, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certificates.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene, or related field.

Experience:

• Clinical or didactic teaching experience. Previous experience teaching at a community college setting.

Licensure/Certification:

• Laser certification preferred, or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date.

Selection Process:

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.