Adjunct - Clinical Faculty Dental Hygienist

Ferris State University•Big Rapids, MI

4d•$49•Onsite

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's 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 January 2027. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F-1 EADs, OPT, H-1 B, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in dental hygiene or a related field, with an 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.
Must reside in Michigan by the first day of employment.
Authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future.

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 of academic significance, including assessing students' clinical proficiency in accordance with university systems and guidelines.
Clinical faculty are required to provide in-person instruction.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.
Cultivates 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.