Dental Hygiene Program Educator & Curriculum Innovator

Iowa Western Community College Inc; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College Inc. in Council Bluffs invites applications for a full-time dental hygiene instructor to teach classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions, while developing curricula and coordinating program assessments.

The ideal candidate will hold a CODA-accredited hygienist program credential and a bachelor’s degree or higher, demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and engage in student advising and recruitment.

Qualifications

• CODA-accredited dental hygiene program graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across diverse groups.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and LMS systems.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Teach classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions for the dental hygiene program.
• Develop and revise course and program curricula.
• Advise students and participate in recruitment and retention efforts.
• Assess student learning and coordinate GELO assessments.
• Manage equipment, materials, supplies, and budget.
• Serve on committees and participate in college meetings.

Skills

Curriculum design

Student advising

Communication skills

MS Office

English fluency

Team collaboration

LMS administration

Education

CODA-accredited dental hygiene program

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System

Job description

Iowa Western Community College Inc. in Council Bluffs invites applications for a full-time dental hygiene instructor to teach classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions, while developing curricula and coordinating program assessments.

The ideal candidate will hold a CODA-accredited hygienist program credential and a bachelor’s degree or higher, demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and engage in student advising and recruitment.