Dental Hygiene Instructor - Clinical Mentor & Curriculum Lead

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

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