Dental Hygiene Faculty: Teach, Develop Curriculum, Lead Labs

TopSciNet; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) invites applications for a Full-Time Dental Hygiene Faculty position. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, competency-based instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings with potential evening, off-campus, or online/distance assignments.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or current enrollment in a related master’s program) and 3+ years of clinical experience as an RDH, with eligibility for an Iowa license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or current enrollment in a related master’s program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent, non-teaching clinical work experience.
• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH).
• Eligibility to obtain an Iowa Dental Hygienist license before employment begins.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proven success working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, values, and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses following established course competencies and syllabi.
• Develop and utilize diverse instructional strategies and delivery methods tailored to different learning styles.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Prepare and update course syllabi, outlines, lecture/lab materials, and evaluation tools.
• Clearly communicate course expectations, evaluation methods, and attendance policies.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff on departmental, college-wide, and program initiatives.
• Participate in committees, advisory board activities, student organizations, and college events.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document student attendance, progress, and competency attainment; submit related reports as required.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students outside of class.
• Contribute to curriculum development, course revision, and instructional material selection.
• Advise students on academic and career matters and connect them with support services when needed.
• Promote the program through outreach, recruitment, and marketing activities.
• Engage in professional development to remain current in the dental hygiene field.

Skills

Teamwork

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree

Enrollment in master's program

Job description

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) invites applications for a Full-Time Dental Hygiene Faculty position. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, competency-based instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings with potential evening, off-campus, or online/distance assignments.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or current enrollment in a related master’s program) and 3+ years of clinical experience as an RDH, with eligibility for an Iowa license.