Instructor in Dental Hygiene

South Plains College; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Plains College seeks a qualified Dental Hygiene Instructor to provide high-quality education in classroom and clinical settings, aligned with CODA standards. The instructor collaborates with the program director to review and revise course materials and outcomes, and participates in budget planning and committees.

This tenure-track role emphasizes student mentoring and program development. The position requires a Doctor of Dental Hygiene?

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene or related field required.
• Current Texas dental hygiene license (CODA-accredited program) required.
• Minimum of five years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Documented background in current educational methodology concepts.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student success, diversity, and academic excellence.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or related field.
• Preferred: Teaching experience or formal training in education.
• Preferred: Prior CODA-accredited program teaching experience.
• Preferred: Experience with clinical instruction and assessment.
• Familiarity with educational technology and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical dental hygiene courses as assigned.
• Develop, revise, and implement course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain records.
• Supervise students in clinical settings, ensuring patient safety and ethical care.
• Participate in curriculum development, faculty calibration, and program assessment.
• Maintain compliance with CODA, state, and institutional regulations.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and college service.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical personnel for program effectiveness.
• Participate in student advisement and program recruitment.
• Carry out duties as determined by the Program Director and administration.
• Provide input for budget process.
• Serve on committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to student success

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Educational methodology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene or related field

Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or related field

Teaching experience or formal education training

Tools

Educational technology familiarity

Job description

South Plains College is seeking a qualified and motivated Dental Hygiene Instructor to provide high-quality instruction in both classroom and clinical settings. The successful candidate will be responsible for educating and mentoring students in accordance with Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA ) standards while supporting the mission and values of the College. This individual cooperates with the program director in periodic review and revision of course materials, objectives, and outcomes for this program. This is a tenure track position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical dental hygiene courses as assigned by Program Director, Department Chair, and/or Dean
• Develop, revise, and implement course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic and clinical records
• Supervise students in clinical settings, ensuring patient safety and ethical care
• Participate in curriculum development, faculty calibration, and program assessment activities
• Maintain compliance with CODA , state, and institutional regulations
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and college service
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical personnel to ensure consistency and program effectiveness
• Participate in student advisement and program recruitment
• Carry out all assigned duties as determined by the Program Director and administration of the institution
• Provide input and assistance for the Program Director during the budget process.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Instructor must be competent in the current principles and practices of dental hygiene. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene or related field
• Current Texas dental hygiene license (graduated from a CODA -accredited program)
• Minimum of five years of clinical dental hygiene experience
• Documented background in current educational methodology concepts
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to student success, diversity, and academic excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or related field
• Teaching experience or formal training in education preferred
• Previous teaching experience in a CODA -accredited program
• Experience with clinical instruction and assessment
• Familiarity with educational technology and learning management systems

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).