Dental Hygiene Program Instructor & Curriculum Innovator

Iowa Western Community College; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College invites applications for a full-time Dental Hygiene instructor to deliver classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions, and to contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.

The role includes student advising, recruitment, equipment and budget management, and participation in faculty governance. Candidates should be CODA-accredited graduates with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Dental hygienist licensed and graduates from CODA-accredited program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Commitment to confidentiality and FERPA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all levels of dental hygiene program classes (classroom, clinical, and lab).
• Develop and revise course and program curricula; assess student learning outcomes.
• Advise students, recruit prospective students, and participate in accreditation activities.
• Manage equipment, materials, and supplies; oversee budget considerations.
• Review adjunct faculty credentials and participate in committee work.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

CODA-accredited dental hygiene program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Iowa Western Community College invites applications for a full-time Dental Hygiene instructor to deliver classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions, and to contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.

The role includes student advising, recruitment, equipment and budget management, and participation in faculty governance. Candidates should be CODA-accredited graduates with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and strong communication skills.