Adjunct - Clinical Faculty Dental Hygienist
About The Position
Supervision and evaluation of students in pre-clinical, clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene sessions, dental radiology, oral science or dental materials lab sessions. Will work at the direction of the clinical coordinator. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State sites. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in dental hygiene or related with RDH license.
- Two years of clinical experience. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.
- Excellent clinical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Able to work as a team member within the dental hygiene program.
- Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with certification in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, CPR, and licensed to practice in the State of Michigan.
- Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience
- Training in educational theory and methods, or willingness to get training.
- Active member in ADHA and local MDHA Component.
Responsibilities
- Clinical faculty have professional responsibilities in patient care and clinical instruction which may include being accessible to students outside of regular clinical assignment hours.
- Participation in traditional functions that have academic significance, which includes assessing students' clinical proficiency in accordance with university systems and guidelines.
- Clinical faculty are required to provide in-person instruction.
- Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
- Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
- Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
