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

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

GTCC invites passionate educators to join the Dental Hygiene program as Adjunct instructors for clinic and dental science laboratory courses, providing hands-on instruction in a supportive campus environment that emphasizes student success and professional preparation.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited dental hygiene degree, North Carolina licensure or eligibility, and at least three years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene or closely related field.
• Active North Carolina dental hygiene license or eligibility to licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinic and dental science laboratory courses only.
• Maintain currency in field and participate in professional development.
• Support college administrative requirements and student records.
• Demonstrate employability skills and professional behavior.

Education

Graduate of accredited dental hygiene program

Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Current unrestricted NC license or eligibility

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

ADHA membership (preferred)

Tools

Licensing requirements

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

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

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicatedto transforming lives through education and creating a lastingimpact on our community. We invite passionate and innovativeeducators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy afulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including arobust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campusesprovide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning,within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC,you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culturecommitted to delivering exceptional results, making it a trulyamazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College areresponsible for supporting student success by creating an optimumlearning environment, responding to student needs, managingeffective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative workrelationships with other faculty and staff, supporting collegeadministrative requirements, and maintaining competency in theirinstructional field. He/she will be responsible for qualityinstruction and for effective participation and interest in thetotal affairs of the college. Under general supervision, thisindividual is limited to teach only clinical and dental sciencelaboratory courses in the dental hygiene curriculum. TheCollege and the accrediting body, CODA, requires all didacticinstruction to be taught by an instructor with a bachelor’s degreeor higher.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

Teaching is limited to clinic and dental science laboratory coursesonly, unless instructor has an earned bachelor’s degree from anaccredited institution.

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructionalmission by:

• participating in professional development activities tomaintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials orlicensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities toadvance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment andstudent records to include:

• maintaining clinic and laboratory spaces including upkeep ofassigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment andinstructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions,maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) inaccordance with established deadlines using a variety oftechnology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor,Canvas)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources whenappropriate
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:adaptability, communication, information processing, problemsolving, responsibility and teamwork.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene or a closely relatedfield, from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a dental hygienistin North Carolina or be eligible for licensure in NorthCarolina.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondaryinstitution.
• American Dental Hygienists Association ( ADHA )membership.

Experience Required

• Three years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experienceas a registered dental hygienist.

Experience Preferred

• Teaching and/or industry training experience in dental topicsin any of the following formats: teaching courses, trainingsessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/orother continuing education seminars.
• Greater than three years or the equivalent of full-timeclinical experience as a dental hygienist.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternateinstructional delivery systems.

KSA Required

The instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment tothe nature and role of the Community College, particularly its“open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal andprofessional competence for the responsibilities assigned. Theinstructor must be able to:

• Multi-task
• Respect Diversity
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technologysolutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates asrequired; other required trainings may be added as needed):

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 refresherthereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the firstsemester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach onlineor hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the firstsemester teaching in that format

Departmental Trainings/Requirements

1. Bloodborne pathogens/personal protective equipment training(yearly)
2. Automatic electronic defibrillator/ CPR certification (renewalevery 2 years)
3. Health requirements as specified by clinical agencycontracts
4. Background check consisting of Criminal Background Check ( CBC), Office of Inspector General Reviews ( OIG ), and twelve panelurine drug screens from the facility selected by GTCC (ifapplicable)

Physical Demands

1. Physical Requirements
   • Hear and see
   • Stand extended periods of time (up to 12 hours)
   • Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead,
   • Full use of both arms and hands
2. Work hours may include day, evening, weekendresponsibilities

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2025-029-TEMP-P

Open Date

03/20/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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