Part-Time Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor

Wytheville Community College; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 964,000 - 1,378,000; Part time

Job summary

Wytheville Community College is seeking a part-time adjunct dental hygiene instructor to teach dental assisting courses and supervise laboratory work. The adjunct reports to the Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting Program Head and may teach during the day, evening, or via distance formats as needed.

The role emphasizes student-centered teaching, professional conduct, and collaboration with other faculty. Qualifications include dental hygiene or assisting experience and CPR certification, with

Qualifications

• Dental hygienist with dental assisting experience or a dental assistant with X-ray Certification.
• Must possess a current CPR certification for Healthcare Professionals.
• Must be proficient in digital radiography and dental patient software.
• Demonstrated student centeredness.
• Ability to interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a professional manner. Show evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess an understanding of the range of needs community college students represent.
• Possess a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.
• Willingness to improve instruction through professional development including pedagogy and technology

Responsibilities

• Instruct dental assisting students in laboratory instruction and evaluation.
• Support ancillary program policies and procedures and assist other faculty within the Dental Programs.
• Participate in team instructor calibration meetings.

Skills

Dental hygiene

X-ray Certification

CPR Certification

Digital radiography

Communication skills

Student-centered approach

Professional interactions

Professional development

Dental patient software

Tools

Dental patient software

Job description

Wytheville Community College is seeking a part-time adjunct dental hygiene instructor to teach dental assisting courses and supervise laboratory work. The adjunct reports to the Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting Program Head and may teach during the day, evening, or via distance formats as needed.

The role emphasizes student-centered teaching, professional conduct, and collaboration with other faculty. Qualifications include dental hygiene or assisting experience and CPR certification, with