Dental Hygiene Instructor-Tenure Track

Bellingham Technical College•Bellingham, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Dental Hygiene Instructor, you’ll bring curriculum to life through innovative teaching methods, mentorship, and meaningful student engagement across a variety of learning environments. Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and advancing the future of dental education.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff and a community who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, and educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds
Ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to analyze and solve problems independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated strong commitment to Bellingham Technical College's Mission and contribute to college-wide goals and activities
Ability to work independently and on a variable schedule that may include evenings
Completed a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited institution.
Current, unencumbered Washington State license as a Dental Hygienist, or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment
Five or more years of clinical experience as a practicing hygienist and/or experience teaching Dental Hygiene classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical curriculum in a higher education setting
Demonstrated ability to teach and/or train individuals with a variety of learning styles and backgrounds
Experience with Dental software applications
Pre-employment background check, including criminal history and signed declaration statement as it pertains to sexual misconduct per Washington State Law (RCW 28B.112.080) will be conducted.
Employment is contingent on passing the background check and signed declaration per RCW 28b.112.080 satisfactory to the college.
This position has access to children under the age of 18 as part of the State of Washington Running Start Program

Nice To Haves

Completed a master’s degree in dental education or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience with designing training, organizing instructional content, or using technology to support learning

Responsibilities

Plan, develop and teach Dental Hygiene coursework including didactic, lab and clinical instruction
Provide timely and accurate assessment feedback to students
Monitor and document student performance
Advise program students in course selection and planning
Hold office hours
Participate in program management in coordination with Dean and other faculty, including annual schedules and purchasing of program equipment and supplies
Participate in CODA annual reports and accreditation efforts
Participate in upkeep of supplies inventory and equipment maintenance
Work within College guidelines in purchasing supplies for the Dental Hygiene program
Mentor adjunct faculty and work closely with other program staff like Instructional Technicians, and Work-study students
Participate in student recruitment activities
Work with other faculty and staff to create and implement long-term and strategic plans for the department
Work with other college faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success
Effectively use instructional computer applications, including learning management systems (like Canvas)
Work with employers to facilitate job and internship opportunities for students
Regularly attend all faculty, division, and department meetings, advisory committee and serve on campus-wide committees
Coordinate with members of the program advisory committee to ensure the program training meets industry needs
Demonstrate a strong commitment to Bellingham Technical College's mission
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Prorated leave based on the BEA CBA
90 hours of frontloaded sick leave per academic year
2 non-cumulative personal leave days per academic year
3 non-cumulative family illness days per academic year
Washington State insurance package (6 medical options, 3 dental plan options, 3 vision plan options)
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement benefits package (Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 3 SBCTC Retirement, 403(b))
Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs (TIAA (403b), State Deferred Compensation (457) plan)
Medical Flexible Spending plan
Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Assistance
Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Up to 21 days of military leave
Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave
Paid civil/jury duty
Bereavement leave
Ability to participate in a shared leave program
Access to professional development pool