Faculty - Dental Hygiene Instructor

Hawkeye Community College•Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Hawkeye Community College is seeking a full-time, nine-month faculty member to provide didactic and clinical instruction in its Dental Hygiene program. The role involves a typical teaching load of 15 credit hours per term, with assignments potentially delivered face-to-face, online, or in hybrid formats, during the day or evening. Instruction takes place in the college’s modern clinic and other teaching settings. The program conducts community outreach initiatives intended to improve regional health equity, and new faculty receive support through a two-year faculty induction and mentoring program. The instructor provides teaching and leadership to students within the School of Science and Health Sciences, develops instructional plans and materials, selects appropriate teaching methods, assesses student progress, and maintains course curricula. The role also requires collaboration with college leadership, faculty, staff, students, employers, the program Advisory Committee, and the wider community. Regular on-campus and/or onsite attendance is an essential function unless otherwise approved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Licensed Dental Hygienist or dentist; graduated from a CODA-accredited program.
Three years of recent full-time dental experience.
Current knowledge of the specific subject matter.
Ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact positively with students, faculty, and staff.
Motivation to serve students from diverse backgrounds and educational experiences.
Ability to work professionally and personably with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction and leadership to students in the School of Science and Health Sciences.
Prepare daily instructional plans and materials.
Use appropriate instructional modalities, methods, and materials to meet course objectives.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required or requested.
Formulate and maintain curricula for assigned courses.
Maintain cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, faculty, the program Advisory Committee, college divisions, prospective employers, students, and the community.
Communicate with students, faculty, and staff in person and through telephone, email, and other digital platforms.
Participate in campus committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.