Dental Hygiene Instructor & Lab Educator

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College seeks qualified instructors for its dental hygiene program. The role focuses on delivering quality didactic and clinical instruction, supporting accreditation standards, and collaborating with program leadership to enhance student outcomes.

Instructors will participate in course development, maintain safety and PPE protocols, and may teach during evenings or summers as needed, with on-site classes and occasional off-site commitments as required.

Qualifications

• Active dental hygiene license in any state.
• Two or more years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Commitment to accreditation standards and program integrity.

Responsibilities

• Instructs dental hygiene theory and clinical labs as assigned.
• Assists in course and program development and accreditation activities.
• Teaches courses during evenings or summers as needed.
• Keeps regular office hours and participates in faculty meetings.
• Ensures safety, dress code, and PPE compliance in labs and clinics.
• Supports colleagues and communicates student concerns to the program leadership.

Skills

Dental hygiene practice

License required

Experience teaching

Education

Dental hygiene degree

Bachelor's in related field

Job description

Mt. Hood Community College seeks qualified instructors for its dental hygiene program. The role focuses on delivering quality didactic and clinical instruction, supporting accreditation standards, and collaborating with program leadership to enhance student outcomes.

Instructors will participate in course development, maintain safety and PPE protocols, and may teach during evenings or summers as needed, with on-site classes and occasional off-site commitments as required.