Dental Hygiene Instructor: Teach, Innovate, Elevate Care

KCTCS Careers Site; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation time

Work-Life balance

Paid holidays

Closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College seeks a Dental Hygiene Instructor to provide classroom and clinical instruction in the Associate of Applied Science program. The role includes evaluating and supervising students, collaborating with full-time faculty, and completing professional development requirements.

Note: This is grant funded. The position emphasizes current knowledge of dental hygiene practices and technology, with duties aligned to clinical education and student supervision.

Qualifications

• KY dental hygiene licensure is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic dental hygiene instruction for classroom and/or clinical instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge in dental hygiene instrument use, digital charting, and radiography.
• Collaborate with faculty to educate and supervise students with community patients.
• Complete required professional development trainings online and in-person as needed.
• Attend sessions per Academic Calendar.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

KY dental hygiene licensure

Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene or related field

Minimum 5-years clinical experience

Tools

Digital dental software

Local anesthesia certification

Laser certification

Job description

Bluegrass Community & Technical College seeks a Dental Hygiene Instructor to provide classroom and clinical instruction in the Associate of Applied Science program. The role includes evaluating and supervising students, collaborating with full-time faculty, and completing professional development requirements.

Note: This is grant funded. The position emphasizes current knowledge of dental hygiene practices and technology, with duties aligned to clinical education and student supervision.