Dental Hygiene Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)

Rogue Community College•Rogue Community College, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an adjunct faculty pool for part-time teaching in the Dental Programs department. The pool is expected to remain open until June 2027 unless hiring needs change. Applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted and interviewed as positions become available. Compensation is based on the 26-27 Adjunct Faculty Salary Schedule. The dental hygiene faculty member provides didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction for dental hygiene students in on-campus clinical facilities, fieldwork sites, and distance learning environments. The Director evaluates instructors under procedures developed by the vice president. The dean consults with the Dean of Instruction, Health & Public Service, on professional growth, retention, and department staffing decisions. The role includes teaching and advising students, supporting safe and appropriate patient care, maintaining accurate and confidential records, monitoring compliance with clinical policies, and contributing to program planning, development, and outcomes assessment. The instructor is also expected to pursue professional development, integrate scholarly activity into teaching and professional growth, participate in professional associations, represent the program, and serve as a role model for the dental hygiene profession. Applicants must meet the education, licensure, certification, and screening requirements specified in the posting. A cover letter and resume are required. The final candidate must provide official transcripts for the required degree and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Required immunization records, TB screening or test, and current RDH and CPR credentials must be documented before employment begins. Finalists may be required to pass a criminal background check.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene; an associate’s degree in dental hygiene is acceptable when teaching clinic only.
Current CPR/First Aid card and HIPAA and OSHA standards training.
Licensed or eligible for dental hygiene licensure in Oregon.
Anesthesia and Nitrous Permit.
For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, a valid Oregon driver’s license and proof of an acceptable driving record; new Oregon residents must obtain an Oregon driver’s license within 30 days.
Current knowledge of dental infection control procedures, radiation safety, emergency management, HIPAA, and FERPA.
Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Formal preparation in educational theory and teaching methods.
Knowledge of current concepts in dental hygiene and dental hygiene education.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to organize tasks, set priorities, and manage multiple projects.
Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.
Ability to communicate well with students, patients, faculty, and staff; establish professional relationships and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Ability to respond appropriately to stressful situations, accidents, and emergencies, and to present a professional appearance and attitude.
Pass a criminal background check.
Before starting employment, provide documentation of Hepatitis B, MMR, Tdap, TB screening or test, and Varicella immunization records.
Provide current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) credentials and current CPR certification.
Final candidate must provide official transcripts for required degree(s) and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Submit a cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in dental hygiene preferred.
Clinical experience with local anesthesia, nitrous oxide-oxygen administration, and restorative procedures preferred.
Current teaching experience in clinical dental hygiene education preferred.
Current clinical experience as a licensed dental hygienist.
Experience working with patients who have limited access to dental care.
Experience with computer-based dental practice management systems.
Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Teach a variety of didactic, laboratory, and clinical dental hygiene courses.
Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students.
Provide laboratory and clinical instruction, evaluation, and supervision for dental hygiene students.
Monitor patient care to ensure patients receive safe and appropriate care.
Assist with orientation, calibration, and supervision of part-time clinical instructors.
Assess the completeness and accuracy of student, patient, and clinic records.
Maintain confidentiality of information related to students, patients, faculty, and staff.
Monitor student, patient, and instructor compliance with clinical policies and procedures.
Participate in long-range planning, program development, and outcomes assessment.
Pursue professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills.
Integrate scholarly activity into teaching and professional growth.
Participate in professional association activities.
Represent the program within Rogue Community College and in the community.
Serve as a role model for the dental hygiene profession.
Perform other duties as assigned.