Full-Time Dental Hygiene Coordinator/Instructor

Southwestern Illinois College; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan (SURS)

Paid leave including holidays, sick, &

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Gym access

Job summary

Southwestern Illinois College is seeking a coordinator/instructor for its Dental Hygiene program. The role combines program administration with classroom teaching in both traditional and online modes, plus student assessment and faculty qualification oversight.

The successful candidate will contribute to program accreditation efforts, work with faculty to enhance instructional effectiveness, and ensure high standards across courses. Prior teaching and accreditation experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed Dentist or licensed Dental Hygienist who has passed the NBDHE and eligible to practice in Illinois.
• Graduated from a CODA-accredited training program.
• Possesses or will obtain within one year at least a Master’s degree.
• Three years of experience as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a dental practice capacity.
• One year of teaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills.
• Background in administrative activities including staffing, long-range planning, quality assessment/performance improvement, and evaluation of staff, preferred.
• Experience in accreditation activities, preferred.
• Competency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, etc., preferred.
• Must meet minimum health requirements and clearances as required by college/clinical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the organization, administration, and ongoing development of the Dental Hygiene program.
• Instruct Dental Hygiene courses in traditional and computerized environments.
• Assess student performance and ensure faculty qualifications.
• Collaborate with Dental Hygiene faculty to evaluate instructional effectiveness and program outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Advising

Administrative experience

Accreditation

Software proficiency

Driver's license

Education

CODA-accredited training program

Master’s degree within one year

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Blackboard

Job description

Job ID 4317

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The successful applicant will serve as the coordinator and instructor in the Dental Hygiene program. As coordinator, the individual will be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, future accreditation and overall effectiveness of the educational program/courses. As an instructor, the individual will teach Dental Hygiene courses in both the traditional and computerized environment. The individual will also assess student performance, ensure faculty qualifications and collaborate with Dental Hygiene faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in the program/courses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1.Licensed Dentist or a licensed Dental Hygienist who has passed the NBDHE and be eligible to practice in the State of Illinois.


• a.Must have graduated from a CODA- accredited training program


• b.Possesses or acquire within one year at least a Master’s degree


• 2.Three years of experience as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a dental practice capacity


• 3.One year of teaching experience preferred.


• 4.Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills.


• 5.Background in administrative activities including staffing, long-range planning, quality assessment/performance improvement, and evaluation of staff, preferred.


• 6.Experience in accreditation activities, preferred.


• 7.Competency with applicable software systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, etc.) preferred.


• 8.Ability to meet, successfully complete and maintain minimum health requirements, drug and/or reference checks required by college and/or clinical facilities prior to and throughout employment.


• 9.Shall meet the minimum standards of instruction established by the Administration and the Board of Trustees for any assigned courses.


• 10.A valid driver’s license is required.

SALARY:

This is a nine-month teaching position with the salary determined by placement on the salary schedule. For example, the starting salary at Step 3 on the Masters column for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is $57,326, step 4 is $59,956, step 5 is $60,480, and step 6 is $61,379.The starting salary at Step 3 on the Ph.D. column for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is $64,229, step 4 is $66,773, step 5 is $67,764 and step 6 is $68,771.

Voluntary overload and summer teaching assignments may also be available, which can increase the annual compensation up to 30%. The College also offers a comprehensive flexible benefit program.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.

• Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire


• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan


• Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation


• Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

Belleville Campus with district-wide overload teaching opportunities. Driving may be required to other campuses, student field experience or internship sites. Driving may be required to reach off-campus sites, visit clinical facilities throughout the region and to attend professional functions within the state of Illinois and the St. Louis region.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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