Dental Hygiene Instructor — Clinical Educator & Research

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health in California seeks an Instructor in Dental Hygiene to contribute to education, research, and service. The Instructor upholds the mission, policies, and standards of the department, school, and University and follows administrative policies.

The role emphasizes teaching, patient care, and scholarly activities within a supportive academic setting. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene with at least two years of clinical practice; CODA-approved

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene is required.
• Minimum two years of clinical patient care experience.
• CODA-approved dental/dental hygiene experience preferred.
• Current California dental or dental hygiene license with Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen (N20), Soft Tissue Curettage (STC) required.

Responsibilities

• Educate students in the dental hygiene process of care and related skills.
• Engage in teaching, research, and service activities.
• Uphold the mission and policies of the department, school, and University.

Skills

Dental hygiene care

Critical thinking

Communication

English proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

CODA-approved program preferred

Job description

Loma Linda University Health in California seeks an Instructor in Dental Hygiene to contribute to education, research, and service. The Instructor upholds the mission, policies, and standards of the department, school, and University and follows administrative policies.

The role emphasizes teaching, patient care, and scholarly activities within a supportive academic setting. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene with at least two years of clinical practice; CODA-approved