Part-Time Dental Clinical Instructor – Hygiene Program

Stark State College (OH); North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Stark State College in North Canton, OH seeks a passionate, licensed dentist to join our Dental Hygiene Program as a part-time Clinical Instructional Assistant. The successful candidate will guide students as they treat real patients, share clinical expertise, reinforce best practices, and help students build the skills and confidence needed for high-quality patient care.

Hours vary by semester with daytime and some evening opportunities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Dentistry required.
• Current Ohio dental license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a faculty team member while students provide treatment.
• Review patient medical and dental histories.
• Perform oral examinations.
• Administer local anesthesia as needed.
• Guide students in clinical procedures and asepsis.
• Assist with dentistry program teaching as needed.
• Participate in calibration and workshops (3–6 hours/semester).
• Support supply inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Evaluate student performance using clinic rubrics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Computer literacy

Education

Doctorate in Dentistry

Ohio dental license

CPR certification

Job description

Stark State College in North Canton, OH seeks a passionate, licensed dentist to join our Dental Hygiene Program as a part-time Clinical Instructional Assistant. The successful candidate will guide students as they treat real patients, share clinical expertise, reinforce best practices, and help students build the skills and confidence needed for high-quality patient care.

Hours vary by semester with daytime and some evening opportunities.