Dental Hygiene Program Instructor (CODA-Accredited)

Mohawk Valley Community College; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College in Rome, NY invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Instructor positions in the Dental Hygiene Program starting Spring 2027. The roles involve teaching across lectures, labs, and clinics in a CODA-accredited Associate degree program.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree or be enrolled, possess a New York Dental Hygiene license with anesthesia certification, and have at least three years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or currently enrolled in a Master's degree program.
• Current NY Dental Hygiene license and Dental Hygiene Anesthesia certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Flexibility in schedule and a willingness to work and contribute collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Teach in lecture, lab, and clinical settings as part of the CODA-accredited program.
• Contribute to program assessment, curriculum development, and student advisement.
• Recruit for the dental hygiene program and participate on college committees.
• Deliver online and on-campus instruction as needed.
• Coordinate with the School of Health Sciences to support student outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multicultural environment

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Master's degree in related field

Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program

New York Dental Hygiene license

Dental Hygiene Anesthesia certification

Job description

Mohawk Valley Community College in Rome, NY invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Instructor positions in the Dental Hygiene Program starting Spring 2027. The roles involve teaching across lectures, labs, and clinics in a CODA-accredited Associate degree program.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree or be enrolled, possess a New York Dental Hygiene license with anesthesia certification, and have at least three years of clinical experience.