Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City seeks an adjunct instructor for the Dental Hygiene program to deliver didactic and clinical courses. This part-time role supports lecture, lab supervision, and patient care experiences for students pursuing CODA-accredited credentials.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering curriculum, ensuring accurate charting and treatment planning, supervising on-site clinical services, and coordinating with program leaders to achieve student learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field.
• Graduate from a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental Program.
• At least 3 years’ work experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and/or as an instructor in a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene program or as a DDS / DMD license holder.

Responsibilities

• Didactic course instruction and direction for dental hygiene students may include lecture and/or lab assignments.
• Clinical course instruction includes supervision of dental hygiene services on campus for students working on live patients.
• Create and correlate didactic instruction using approved curriculum format, if applicable.
• Ensure treatment is complete including charting, treatment planning, and provision of dental hygiene services, if applicable.
• Work with program director, clinical coordinators, DDS/DMD and staff to achieve course learning outcomes.
• Use software to support program operations (Word, SharePoint, Excel, D2L, Eaglesoft).
• Evaluate and track student performance and progress toward goals.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Student advising

Communication

Technology literacy

Clinical instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

CODA-accredited program graduate

Texas RDH license or eligibility

Master’s or Doctorate preferred

Tools

Patterson Eaglesoft

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Excel

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Adjunct position for the Dental Hygiene program clinical and didactic courses.

Position Type: Adjunct

Employment Status: Part Time

Position Funding: Regular

Didactic

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field.
• Graduate from a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental Program.
• At least 3 years’ work experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and/or as an instructor in a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene program or as a DDS / DMD.

Clinical

• Associate’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field.
• Graduate from a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental Program.
• At least 3 years’ work experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and/or as an instructor in a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene program or as a DDS / DMD.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Dental Hygiene, Education or related area.
• Two years teaching experience in a CODA accredited program.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral communication.
• Knowledgeable in instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
• Technology literate.
• Detailed knowledge of material in the specific course and program area: clinical dental hygiene, radiology, and/or dental hygiene sciences.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Principles and practices of teaching.
• Knowledge of student engagement techniques.
• Leadership skills in professional education setting.
• Proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
• Familiar with dental charting software (Patterson Eaglesoft).

Job Duties

• The primary responsibility depends on the nature of the course assignment.
• Didactic course instruction and direction for dental hygiene students may include lecture and/or lab assignment.
• Clinical course instruction includes the supervision of dental hygiene services provided on campus for students working on live patients.
• Create and correlate didactic instruction and education using approved curriculum format, if applicable.
• Ensure treatment is complete including thorough and accurate charting, treatment planning, and provision of dental hygiene services, if applicable.
• Work collaboratively with program director, clinical coordinators, DDS and other program faculty and staff to ensure effective instruction and student achievement of course learning outcomes.
• Use of computer software to support program operations including Microsoft word, SharePoint, Excel, D2L Brightspace (online learning management) and Patterson Eaglesoft.
• Evaluate and track students’ performance and progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Make referrals for tutoring, advising or other student interventions when necessary.
• Grade all course work in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed student records for didactic or clinical achievement.
• Meet with students to provide student advising during office hours.
• Attend biannual faculty calibration meetings.

  Licensing/Certification Requirements

  • Current, unencumbered Registered Dental Hygiene License or Faculty Dental Hygiene License or DDS / DMD License with the state of Texas.

  Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to stoop, bend, stand for prolonged periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Proof of immunizations, negative TB screening and BLS certification are required upon hire (for clinical course assignments).
  • Position may include limited evening or weekend hours.

  Posting Number

  F238P

  College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

  College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

  Supplemental Questions

  • * Do you hold an Active, Unencumbered Dental Hygiene License from the Texas State Dental Board of Dental Examiners, or have the ability to obtain license?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Do you currently have a certification from the TSBDE or another state to administer local anesthesia?
    • Yes, TSBDE
    • Yes, another state
    • No

  Documents Needed to Apply

  Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Transcripts (1 of 3)
  • Licensure/Certification

  Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
  • Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)

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  College of the Mainland
  1200 Amburn Rd.
  Texas City, TX 77591
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