Dental Hygiene Instructor

Front Range Community College; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Range Community College (FRCC) seeks a full-time, on-site Dental Hygiene Instructor in Fort Collins, CO to deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction aligned with accredited standards. You will develop and update course materials, supervise students in clinical settings, and participate in curriculum planning and program improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Colorado Dental Hygiene license (or eligibility) and a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, with strong mentoring

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in hygiene, dental care, and dentistry, with patient-centered care.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a dental hygienist or dentist in Colorado.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in dental hygiene, dentistry, or related field.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills with inclusive teaching.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and clinical partners.
• Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and feedback to students in clinical settings.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance.
• Support students through advising, tutoring, and mentorship.
• Collaborate on program improvement and curricula.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to college initiatives.
• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction aligned with accreditation standards.

Skills

Clinical hygiene expertise

Curriculum development

Student advising/mentoring

Communication skills

Collaborative teaching

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in dental hygiene/dentistry

Colorado dental hygiene license (or eligibility)

Job description

Company Description Front Range Community College (FRCC), the largest community college in Colorado, offers nearly 100 degree and certificate programs across multiple campuses and online. FRCC is the leading transfer institution for the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and Metropolitan State University of Denver, and maintains transfer agreements with Regis University and Colorado School of Mines. The college provides a wide range of academic and career/technical programs, including Electromechanical & Energy Technology, Machining, and Health Information Technology. FRCC is committed to accessible, high-quality education that supports diverse learners and prepares students for both transfer and workforce opportunities.

Role Description The Dental Hygiene Instructor is a full-time, on-site position located in Fort Collins, CO. This role is responsible for preparing and delivering classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in dental hygiene, ensuring alignment with program standards and accreditation requirements. The instructor develops, updates, and evaluates course materials and assessments, and participates in curriculum planning to support student learning outcomes. Daily activities include providing direct supervision and feedback to students in clinical settings, maintaining accurate records of student performance, and supporting students through advising, tutoring, and mentorship. The instructor also collaborates with colleagues on program improvement, engages in professional development, and contributes to departmental and college initiatives.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in hygiene, dental care, and dentistry, with the ability to model and teach best practices in patient-centered care.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and instructional design to create engaging, outcomes-based learning experiences.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a dental hygienist or dentist in Colorado, as required by program and state regulations.
• Relevant academic preparation, such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in dental hygiene, dentistry, or a closely related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills, with a commitment to inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and clinical partners, and to support students with varied backgrounds and learning needs.
• Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience in dental hygiene or dental education preferred.