Dental Hygiene Instructor (Didactic) – Adjunct Faculty

BlackHealth; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Community College of Baltimore County in Dundalk, MD seeks an Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty – Didactic to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based classroom instruction supporting the mission and outcomes of the Dental Hygiene Program. The adjunct develops course content, evaluates student performance, and maintains compliance with CODA standards.

Instruction hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with days varying by staffing and instructional needs each semester.

Qualifications

• Faculty assigned to didactic instruction must possess a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current Maryland dental hygiene license in active status and good standing, or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical dental hygiene practice and/or other professional experience relevant to assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Current BLS/CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to meet all College, Program, institutional, and regulatory requirements related to employment and assigned responsibilities, including health, immunization, background check, and other requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic instruction in accordance with course objectives, program outcomes, institutional policies, state regulations, and CODA standards.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate lectures, examinations, assignments, and other learning activities appropriate to assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely grading, constructive feedback, and academic support.
• Employ effective instructional strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, and success.
• Maintain timely communication with the Program Director and other appropriate faculty and staff regarding course activities, student performance, student concerns, and matters affecting student success.
• Utilize the College's learning management system and approved instructional technologies to facilitate teaching, communication, grading, and documentation.
• Meet with students as needed to provide academic support, remediation, mentoring, and guidance related to assigned courses and student success.
• Maintain accurate instructional records and submit grades, attendance, and required documentation in accordance with College policies.
• Participate in required faculty meetings, orientations, professional development activities, educational methodology training, faculty calibration activities (when applicable), and institutional compliance training.
• Maintain all licenses, certifications, and credentials required for assigned teaching responsibilities in active status and good standing and comply with applicable continuing education requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of assigned subject matter and pursue ongoing professional development to support instructional excellence and emerging best practices.
• Support program assessment, accreditation activities, curriculum improvement, and continuous quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and professional learning environment consistent with College and program expectations.
• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with the appointment for the duration of the assignment period, including activities occurring before, during, and after the academic term, such as meetings, grading, documentation, training, and other assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Dean, or College administration.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CODA-accredited dental hygiene program

Job description

Community College of Baltimore County in Dundalk, MD seeks an Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty – Didactic to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based classroom instruction supporting the mission and outcomes of the Dental Hygiene Program. The adjunct develops course content, evaluates student performance, and maintains compliance with CODA standards.

Instruction hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with days varying by staffing and instructional needs each semester.