Dental Hygiene Supervising Dentist Part-Time Faculty

Nevada System of Higher Education

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in dental hygiene, including supervising dentists during clinic sessions. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Dental Hygiene Program Director, Part-Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct. Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Dental Hygiene teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include: DH 308 Dental Materials, DH 405 Clinical Dental Hygiene II, DH 209 Pain and Anxiety Control Lab.

Requirements

• Current Nevada Dental license
• Three years of clinical practice experience
• DDS or DMD degree from a CODA accredited program
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds
• Must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment

Nice To Haves

• New to teaching? We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials. We also host an annual Orientation for Part-Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching. We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content
• Assess student learning
• Stay current in their teaching field
• Actively refer students to supportive college resources
• Complete professional development
• Use current technology
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct
• Supervise dentists during clinic sessions

Benefits

• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development training
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid
• Longevity payments based on years of service
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package (if specific workload requirements per semester are met)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level