Instructor - Dental Hygiene (Part-Time Interest Pool 2026)

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College seeks qualified instructors for its dental hygiene program. The role focuses on delivering quality didactic and clinical instruction, supporting accreditation standards, and collaborating with program leadership to enhance student outcomes.

Instructors will participate in course development, maintain safety and PPE protocols, and may teach during evenings or summers as needed, with on-site classes and occasional off-site commitments as required.

Qualifications

• Active dental hygiene license in any state.
• Two or more years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Commitment to accreditation standards and program integrity.

Responsibilities

• Instructs dental hygiene theory and clinical labs as assigned.
• Assists in course and program development and accreditation activities.
• Teaches courses during evenings or summers as needed.
• Keeps regular office hours and participates in faculty meetings.
• Ensures safety, dress code, and PPE compliance in labs and clinics.
• Supports colleagues and communicates student concerns to the program leadership.

Skills

Dental hygiene practice

License required

Experience teaching

Education

Dental hygiene degree

Bachelor's in related field

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities/Duties

This posting is to establish an applicant pool for potential openings in 2026. While a position is not guaranteed, we encourage interested candidates to apply so they may be considered if a vacancy becomes available.

The successful candidate(s) must reside within a reasonable commuting distance and be available to work at off-site facilities as required.

Job Summary And Responsibilities/Duties

This posting is to establish an applicant pool for potential openings in 2026. While a position is not guaranteed, we encourage interested candidates to apply so they may be considered if a vacancy becomes available.

The successful candidate(s) must reside within a reasonable commuting distance and be available to work at off-site facilities as required.

Job Summary

Provides quality instruction that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences.

Essential Duties

• Assists the program director in the adherence to and review of program practices to meet accreditation standards.
• Conforms to college regulations regarding textbook selection and replacement.
• Meets classes on time and regularly as scheduled, and arrives 15 minutes prior to the start of all lab or clinical sessions.
• Posts and maintains appropriate office hours either in person or remotely.
• Teaches one evening class per year or one summer term class as needed.
• Attends or participates remotely in all scheduled faculty meetings.
• Assists in the development of courses as requested by other instructors or the program director.
• Assists the clinical coordinator, program director, and/or administrative assistant on a variety of projects as needed.
• Reports any student concerns (academic, clinical, or behavioral) to the clinical coordinator, program director, or Dean as they arise.
• Reports any clinical equipment or supply concerns to the clinical coordinator as they arise.
• Maintains and emphasizes safe working conditions and practices in the labs/clinic, classrooms, department offices, supply area, and sterilization room.
• Adheres to the same dress code, grooming, and PPE requirements as mandated for students who are participating in lab or clinical activities.
• Understands and abides by college policies and regulations.

Additional Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum And Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in dental hygiene for clinical/lab instruction OR Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene or related field for didactic course instruction.
• Active dental hygiene license in any state.
• Two (2) years of experience in a clinical dental hygiene practice.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Possession of a personal liability insurance policy.
• Possession of an expanded practice permit.
• Possession of a restorative endorsement and experience.
• Possession of a nitrous oxide permit.
• Teaching experience.
• Community or volunteer experience in the dental field.

Additional Requirements

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Instructors must complete at least three (3) educational methodology courses each year.
• Instructors must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year in area(s) of instruction.

Working Conditions and Important Information

Work is typically performed in a classroom environment, including clinical labs which provide patient care. Some work may be performed while sitting at a computer terminal. This is an on-site position. Any remote work requires prior approval and must comply with MHCC Remote Work policies and administrative regulations. Remote work must be within the states of Oregon or Washington.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a classroom environment, including clinical labs which provide patient care. Some work may be performed while sitting at a computer terminal. This is an on-site position. Any remote work requires prior approval and must comply with MHCC Remote Work policies and administrative regulations. Remote work must be within the states of Oregon or Washington.

Salary Placement

Initial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1.

Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you would like the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.