Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Instructor (Internal)

Enterprise State Community College; Hanceville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace State Community College in Alabama seeks a Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Instructor to foster student learning with high-quality classroom instruction. The position involves contributing to curriculum improvement and participating in department planning, with responsibilities at the Hanceville and Oneonta campuses.

Minimum qualifications include a regionally accredited Bachelor's degree, CODA-accredited DH program graduation with DANB CDA, a current Alabama RDH license, and at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Graduate of CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene Program and DANB CDA.
• Current R.D.H. license in good standing from Alabama.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the field; chairside dental assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and maintain high competence in the teaching field.
• Develop, implement, and teach courses meeting student needs for effective learning.
• Evaluate and record student performance and provide prompt feedback.
• Participate as a contributing faculty member in long-range and short-term planning for the department and college.
• Maintain regular office hours and participate in faculty meetings.
• Attend as essential function must be present at work.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student evaluation

Office hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene Program

DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

RDH license (Alabama)

Job description

Position

Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Instructor

Job Summary

The Instructor is responsible for fostering student learning by providing high quality classroom instruction. The Instructor must strive for continuous improvement of the curriculum, learning activities, and instructional resources to ensure student success. In addition to instructional duties, the Instructor will also be fully involved in the institutional planning process and developing the goals and objectives of the assigned academic department. This position will be housed and teaching at the Hanceville and Oneonta campuses as assigned.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field or subject area.
2. Develop, implement, and teach courses that are designed to meet individual student needs and ensure an effective learning experience.
3. Evaluate and record student performance and achievement in a timely manner and provide prompt feedback to students and the administration to ensure learning outcomes are met.
4. Participate as a contributing faculty member of the College, including participating in planning long-range and short-term goals for the department and College, as well as maintaining regular office ours and participating in faculty meetings.
5. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, required, or directed by the College. The College reserves the right to assign additional tasks and to alter or reassign job duties as necessary to meet business and operational needs.
6. In order to perform these essential functions, the Instructor must be present at work. Therefore, attendance is an essential job function.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
2. Must be a graduate of CODA accredited Dental Hygiene Program, and be a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
3. Must possess a current R.D.H. license in good standing from the state of Alabama.
4. Minimum of two years’ experience in field. Chairside dental assisting is preferred.

Desired Competencies

1. Must have demonstrated competence in each area of instruction; teaching experience at the college level preferred.
2. Must be proficient in curriculum development, instruction, student evaluation, and advising, and have knowledge and experience with a variety of instructional methods and strategies.
3. Must be skilled in the use of instructional technologies to enhance learning and must be able to adapt to and incorporate new and emerging technologies.
4. Experience with distance learning technology and practice is preferred.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at time of appointment.

Application Deadline

November 3, 2026.

Additional Information

The College reserves the right to fill the position within four months of the stated deadline date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position should circumstances warrant the need to fill more than one position.

Applicants scheduled for an interview may receive or review the Essential Functions for the position at the time of the personal interview. Any applicant, however, may request a copy of the Essential Functions for the position prior to the interview appointment. All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

Background Check

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Wallace State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College Systems, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Wallace State Community College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Applicants requiring accommodations in the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office at 256-352-8020 prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Wallace State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.