JOB SUMMARY

The Instructor/Clinical Coordinator Dental Hygiene is a full-time, benefited position responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the Health Sciences & Wellness Pathway and other related courses at the community college level. The instructor will teach a range of Dental Hygiene courses, including lectures, labs, and clinics which include, but are not limited to dental principles courses, radiology, clinical assignments, and seminars, catering to students with varied academic and career goals. Responsibilities include developing, revising, and delivering course materials aligned with college standards, assessing student performance, organizing, equipping, and management of the clinic and laboratory, direct supervision of students working in in the clinical setting, proctoring of exams, assessing student proficiencies and competencies in the Dental Hygiene curriculum in clinics and labs, and providing academic support to help students succeed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Curriculum and Instruction: Teaching and Learning, Competency-Based Design
• Clinical Coordination: Ensure high-quality clinical education experiences by coordinating site placements, maintaining affiliation agreements, and supporting student progress in alignment with accreditation standards.