Dental Hygiene Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,324,000 - 2,751,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Virginia is seeking Dental Hygiene Adjuncts for the 2027 academic year to teach didactic and clinical courses in Pharmacology and Dental Hygiene III. This role involves supervising students during comprehensive care and may include teaching didactic portions as needed.

The position is part-time with variable hours between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm, and requires travel to multiple college and clinical sites.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching (will be provided by the college).
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental hygiene students during comprehensive care.
• Teach didactic portions of the curriculum as needed.
• Provide face-to-face instruction in Pharmacology and Dental Hygiene III when assigned.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Teaching aptitude

Online teaching experience

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Master’s of Science

Tools

Growing with Canvas

TOPS 2.2

AI tools

Job description

Working Title Dental Hygiene Adjunct (2027 Academic Year)

Role Title Dental Hygiene Adjunct
Role Code 01013-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band Position Number 297A0000
Agency Germanna Community College
Division Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location Orange - 137
Hiring Range $961-$1,997/per credit hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule Hours will vary between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm depending on availability and scheduling needs.

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.

Role Summary

The Dental Hygiene Department At Germanna Community College Is Currently Seeking Didactic And Clinical Adjunct Professors For Face-to-face Teaching Assignments To Serve In The Following Areas. Pharmacology and Dental Hygiene III. This role includes the supervision of dental hygiene students during the provision of comprehensive dental hygiene care. Roles in both programs include the opportunity for teaching didactic portions of the curriculum as expertise in particular subjects may be needed.

Please note: This wide salary range reflects the diverse faculty ranks within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Final salary determination and placement within this range are based on the candidate’s academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via the VCCS-10 process.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Required Qualifications (KSA's)

• Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor’s degree
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching (will be provided by the college)
• Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools

Additional Considerations

• Prior teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with online teaching
• Master’s of Science

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

You will be required to travel to some college locations and to various clinical locations in the area.

Posting and Contact Information

• Posting Number ADJ_1703P
• Recruitment Type General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies 1+
• Position End Date (if temporary)
• Job Open Date 10/11/2024
• Job Close Date 11/30/2026
• Open Until Filled
• Agency Website www.germanna.edu
• Contact Name Catra Godwin
• Email [e-mail]
• Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Adjunct Faculty Pool Postings: Adjunct postings are open pools, which means they may not reflect active recruiting at the time of application. Division offices will contact selected candidates as teaching needs arise. Please note that notification regarding your hiring status may not occur until the end of the semester or hiring cycle.

Teaching assignments are determined by student enrollment and staffing needs, and adjunct appointments do not guarantee continued employment.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.