Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Front Range Community College • Westminster, CO

53d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Part-Time Instructor in our newly created Dental Hygiene Department, you provide instruction in all levels of dental hygiene, including certificate and/or transfer levels. In addition, you will provide direct supervision and instruction to students in the Dental Hygiene Clinic and/or lab courses. Course assignments will be made based on experience. You will work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success is your top priority. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students' critical thinking skills. You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College. This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses. Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

• A related bachelor's degree or higher in the area of dentistry from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in all levels of dental hygiene, including certificate and/or transfer levels.
• Provide direct supervision and instruction to students in the Dental Hygiene Clinic and/or lab courses.
• Work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students.
• Utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students' critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Part-Time Instructors will have their hours measured on an annual basis to determine eligibility to enroll in medical health insurance only for the following benefit period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services