Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene

Oregon Tech; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon Tech is seeking Adjunct Instructors for the Dental Hygiene department to join a pool for possible part-time teaching positions at the Klamath Falls campus. Instructors will provide in-person/on-campus instruction and related clinics or labs as needed.

The program emphasizes small-class experiences and hands-on lab work, with prerequisite courses and a mix of face-to-face, online, and blended formats. A Master’s in Dental Hygiene or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a directly related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis; not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person/on-campus instruction and/or related clinic or labs at the Klamath Falls campus.
• Contribute to the Dental Hygiene program as an Adjunct Instructor.
• Participate in the adjunct pool process for possible part-time teaching positions.

Skills

Experience teaching at the college

Teaching in Dental Hygiene

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or related field

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Required Documents

• Professional References List

Optional Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• License/Certification
• Other Document

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Oregon Tech’s Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or [e-mail]. Please use the subject line:Dental Hygiene Adjunct Pool.

For additional information, please contact the Interim Department Chair, Krista Beaty: [e-mail]

Since 1970, Oregon Tech’s original program has been located on its Klamath Falls residential campus in southern Oregon. The program is known for its community outreach and low student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1 for clinic experiences, and 10:1 for labs. Enrollment in the professional program is limited in Klamath Falls to 20-22 students per year. Enrollment in the pre-dental hygiene courses is open to anyone meeting Oregon Tech admission requirements.

One year of prerequisite (pre-dental hygiene) coursework is required for students prior to entry into the professional program. Pre-requisite courses may be taken at any community college or university and transferred in to Oregon Tech following our transfer guide. The Dental Hygiene program offers a mix of face-to-face, online and blended courses as part of the curriculum.

For additional information regarding Dental Hygiene at Oregon Tech, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/academics/degrees/dental-hygiene

Position Summary

Oregon Tech is accepting applications for Adjunct Instructors for the Dental Hygiene department.

The department of Dental Hygiene is recruiting a pool of Adjunct Instructors for possible part‑time teaching positions.

Teaching Modality:Adjunct Instructors of Dental Hygiene will be expected to complete in-person/on-campus instruction and/or related in-person/on‑campus clinic or labs.

Location:The Klamath Falls, OR, campus.

Position Type Adjunct

Classification Title Adjunct Faculty

College/Division College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)

Department

Hiring Unit

Work Location

Appointment FTE (%)

Position Terms/Mo

Annual Salary Per Work Load Unit (WLU)

Additional Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a directly related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis at the time of hire; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or other employment-based immigration support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard).
• Experience using virtual meeting and collaboration tools for teaching, such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams.

Background/Pre-Employment Check

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement

Oregon Tech is an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or [e-mail] .

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