Adjunct Opportunities - Dental Hygiene

BERGEN COMM COLLEGE•Paramus, NJ

21h•$950 - $960•Onsite

About The Position

Bergen Community College is seeking adjunct faculty for the Dental Hygiene department for Spring 2027. The Dental Hygiene Program aims to cultivate dental hygiene professionals with knowledge, clinical competence, ethics, and the ability to meet diverse community needs. The program emphasizes engagement and collaboration to provide a strong foundation in dental hygiene, preparing practitioners who are essential to healthcare.

Requirements

Graduate of a CODA accredited education program in Dental Hygiene.
Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Dental Hygiene or related area
Current NJ Dental Hygiene license required.
Minimum of five years of current clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Be knowledgeable of program goals and clinical objectives.
Be knowledgeable of the Typhon clinical evaluation system and online learning platform (CANVAS) or have a willingness to learn both systems.
Provides clinical and/or laboratory instruction to students in the dental hygiene program.
Provides supervision over the student in the clinical/lab setting.
Keeps attendance and assigns students in their clinical rotations.
Implements the Typhon clinical tracking program during all clinical experiences.
Evaluates student clinical/lab skills utilizing the program evaluation forms.
Provides constructive feedback to students regarding overall progress.
Assesses and reports the student’s progress to the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator.
Provides a positive learning environment for student development and success.
Participates in the adjunct faculty conferences and dental hygiene program faculty meetings.
Participates in the outcomes assessment process.
Adheres to contractual obligations.