Limited-Term Instructor of Dental Hygiene

OHB System AG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Limited-Term Instructor of Dental Hygiene to provide teaching in-person. This full-time faculty position is renewable after the first semester for a maximum of three semesters.

Responsibilities include teaching courses such as Dental Radiology Lab and Clinical Dental Hygiene, maintaining an active campus presence, and providing student support. Candidates must have a master’s or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and hold a current Georgia dental hygiene license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time clinical practice or equivalent as a licensed dental hygienist.
• Must hold a current state of Georgia license in dental hygiene.
• One-year college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide at least 32 hours per week of in-person instruction.
• Maintain weekly office and tutoring hours.
• Participate in program, department, and college faculty meetings.

Skills

Effective teaching methods

Oral and written communication

Instructional technology use

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Master's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene

Associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (accredited)

Job description

Position Title

Limited-Term Instructor of Dental Hygiene

Position Details

• Posting Number: PTI00183P
• Classification Title: Part-Time Instructors
• Position Type: Full Time Faculty
• Posting Type: Internal/External

Department

Dental Hygiene

College

Perimeter College

Campus

College-wide

Position Description

Limited-Term Instructors are full-time faculty hired on a semester-to-semester basis. After the first semester, the position is renewable for a maximum of three semesters. The position is teaching-focused: 100% of the workload is instruction.

The primary responsibilities include teaching a full instructional load of Dental Hygiene courses in-person. Courses include Dental Radiology Lab, Clinical Dental Hygiene, and other offerings within the discipline.

The position requires maintaining an active campus presence. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, student support, and collaborative engagement in an academic environment centered on access and student success.

Required Experience

2+ years of full-time clinical practice or equivalent as a licensed dental hygienist.

Required Education

A master's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or a related field is required. Additionally, faculty must hold an associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Master’s degree in dental hygiene or a related field
• One-year college-level teaching experience
• Local anesthesia certification
• Dental diode laser training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods
• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both in-person and virtual learning environments
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records)
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of instructional technology
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

Hold a current state of Georgia license in dental hygiene.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or other campus locations).

Salary

10 month salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Duties

• Providing at least 32 hours per week of in-person instruction (clinical, didactic, and/or laboratory teaching)
• Maintaining a campus presence
• Maintaining weekly office and tutoring hours
• Providing student support and academic coaching
• Working effectively and professionally with students and colleagues
• Participating in program, department, and college faculty meetings

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