Dental Hygienist | Part-Time Instructor

Pima Medical Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a part-time Dental Hygiene Instructor in Houston. The role involves teaching dental hygiene students, preparing lesson plans, and monitoring academic progress. Candidates must hold a relevant degree, have a current license, and possess clinical experience. The position offers approximately 10 hours of teaching per week within a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license in the Dental Hygiene field.
• Three years of full-time clinical experience required.
• Current knowledge of subjects taught.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction to achieve course objectives.
• Monitor student attendance and academic progress.
• Provide tutoring assistance as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Educational methodology

Computer skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Graduate of a Dental Hygiene program

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Instruct and monitor students in the Dental Hygiene Program in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

Approximately 10 hours per week | Day Classes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate and maintain familiarity with program and course objectives.

• Prepare and deliver instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon established curriculum.

• Implement daily lesson plans and class activities to reflect related Program competencies.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.

• Monitor student attendance and coordinate with the Program Director and Student Services Coordinator when absences occur. Prepare attendance reports for courses taught by the office management department.

• Maintain student grades and files by established policies. Prepare midterm and final grades for each course taught and review with students.

• Monitor student academic progress and inform the Program Director when a student’s grade average does not meet the minimum requirement of 77%. Collaborate with the Program Director to develop remediation activities as needed.

• Counsel students in coordination with the Clinical Director and Program Director.

• Monitor students in the classroom. Ensures academic policies are adhered to by students.

• Provide dental hygiene students with tutoring assistance as needed. Refer students to the Student Services Coordinator if assistance is beyond the instructor’s scope or at the student's request. The Student Services Coordinator will help students identify outside agencies specializingin tutoring services that meet specific needs.
• The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Graduate of a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental accreditation.
• Three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.
• Must have a current license, certification, or other credential as required by local, state, and federal laws to work in the Dental Hygiene field.
• Current knowledge of the specific subjects taught.
• Documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and computer skills.