Dental Hygiene Instructor — Equity‑Minded Educator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Chabot College in Hayward, CA is seeking an Instructor, Dental Hygiene to join a diverse team. The position includes didactic and clinical teaching for second-year DH students, with responsibilities for coordinating clinical rotations and implementing curriculum changes.

The role requires a California RDH license, BLS/CPR, and three years of DH teaching experience, with emphasis on equity and student success within a community college setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene or related field required and licensure/current credentials
• Current California RDH license and BLS/CPR certification required
• Three years of dental hygiene teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of dental hygiene accreditation and infection control guidelines desired
• Experience supervising clinical rotations and competency evaluations preferred

Responsibilities

• Didactic and clinical teaching for second year dental hygiene students
• Coordinate and supervise dental hygiene clinical rotations
• Develop and implement curricular changes and assess their impact
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based learning in DH
• Engage with professional organizations and diverse student populations

Skills

Dental hygiene teaching

Clinical supervision

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene

CA RDH license

CPR/BLS certification

Dental hygiene teaching experience

Continuing education in designated topics

Job description

Chabot College in Hayward, CA is seeking an Instructor, Dental Hygiene to join a diverse team. The position includes didactic and clinical teaching for second-year DH students, with responsibilities for coordinating clinical rotations and implementing curriculum changes.

The role requires a California RDH license, BLS/CPR, and three years of DH teaching experience, with emphasis on equity and student success within a community college setting.