Instructor, Dental Hygiene - Adjunct (Class/Lab/Clinic)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Instructor for the Dental Hygiene program at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC). This role involves teaching and mentoring students, developing course materials, and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree, a current license to practice in North Carolina, and at least three years of clinical experience. Teaching experience is preferred, and participation in ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years full-time clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist.
• Teaching and industry training experience in dental topics required.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver departmental courses in Dental Hygiene.
• Maintain classroom and lab spaces, and secure instructional materials.
• Participate in professional development to maintain credentials.

Skills

Multitask

Effective communication

Technology application

Learner-centered environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene or related field

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program

Current unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina

Job description

Instructor, Dental Hygiene - Adjunct (Class/Lab/Clinic)

Part-time

Job Description

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks an adjunct professor to teach and mentor students in the Dental Hygiene program. The role involves developing course materials, facilitating instruction, and maintaining a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

Prepare and deliver departmental courses in the following areas:

• Develop learner‑centered lesson plans.
• Utilize teaching strategies and instructional materials that accommodate different learning styles.
• Incorporate current technology in classroom, distance‑learning, and laboratory environments.
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population.
• Prepare, distribute, and use instructional support materials, including syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices.
• Conduct appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs.

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in the field and keep current credentials or licensure as required by program or accreditation.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.

Administration

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces, including upkeep of assigned equipment.
• Ensure the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions.
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using technology‑based programs.
• Comply with applicable college, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Student Support

• Address student concerns in a timely manner.
• Promote retention and persistence by helping students develop strategies for success.
• Refer students to campus and community resources when appropriate.
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Baccalaureate degree in Dental Hygiene or related field from an institutionally accredited college/university.
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina or be eligible for licensure in North Carolina.

Education Preferred

• Master’s degree from an institutionally accredited college/university.
• American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) membership.

Experience

• Three years or equivalent of full‑time clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in dental topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three years of full‑time clinical experience as a dental hygienist.
• Post‑secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Multitask.
2. Support the vision and mission of the college.
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner‑centered environment.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Apply technology solutions effectively.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire; annual updates as required)

1. Reporting Requirements.
2. Discrimination & Anti‑Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter).
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter).
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter).
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter).
6. elearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching).
7. eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching).

Department Trainings/Requirements

1. Bloodborne pathogens/personal protective equipment training (yearly).
2. Automatic electronic defibrillator/CPR certification (renewable every 2 years).
3. Health requirements as specified by clinical agency contracts.
4. Background check consisting of Criminal Background Check (CBC), Office of Inspector General reviews (OIG), and a twelve‑panel urine drug screen from the facility selected by GTCC (if applicable).

Physical Demands

1. Physical Requirements
   • Hear and see.
   • Stand extended periods of time (up to 12 hours).
   • Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead.
2. Work hours may include day, evening, and weekend responsibilities.
3. Travel may be involved.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty