Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct Faculty Pool

Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title

Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct Faculty Pool

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FT/PT

Part Time

Hours Per Week

25-30per week

Work Schedule

Monday-Wednesday

Position Salary Range

$44.00 per hour

General Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty and clinical instructors are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the Dental Hygiene Program. The goal of the clinical instructor is to provide instruction to dental hygiene students through demonstration and laboratory/clinical exercises. The lab instructor may take part in working with students in the radiology, dental materials or oral anatomy labs. The clinical instructor may take part in working with students in the dental clinic area.

Work Performed

The clinical lab instructor is responsible for the following:

Review medical history with patient volunteers when necessary and provide medical/dental referral when necessary.

Evaluate patient volunteer dental and periodontal charting for necessary restorative work.

Evaluate radiographs for pathology and complete referral forms when needed.

Serve as a resource person for oral pathology.

Assist the student in accurately recording ALL relevant pertinent information in the patient volunteer's dental record. Other Responsibilities May Include:

Provides clinical instruction in preclinical lab, radiology lab, dental hygiene clinical courses and/or external clinical sites to all levels of student dental hygienists.

Advises students in academic matters.

Evaluates students by a variety of means (competencies) to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.

Submits requested information and required reports and forms in a timely manner.

Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Completes required college training, campus orientation, and meetings as needed.

Attend DHYG Program meetings.

Attend clinical calibration meetings.

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned Minimum Education Required

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required

Other Knowledge Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Dental Hygienist with a Master's Degree in Dental Hygiene from a regionally accredited institution or BS Degree with five or more year's clinical experience.

Five years clinical experience minimal and three years' experience in education is preferred.

Licensed as a registered hygienist in the State of Maryland.

Licensed to give local anesthesia as required by the State of Maryland

Licensed to monitor nitrous oxide as required by the State of Maryland

Candidate must be familiar with ADA Accreditation standards/guidelines

Candidate must be familiar with laws governing dental hygiene practice in the state of Maryland.

Working knowledge of state of Maryland dental hygiene practice

Current CE requirements necessary for dental hygiene license in Maryland

Current CPR/BSL certification

Current license to practice dental hygiene in Maryland

Current dental radiology license Education & Experience:

Experience and knowledge of dental hygiene accreditation procedures for dental hygiene programs

Teaching experience with a background in education theory & practice

Current knowledge relative to subjects teaching

Current dental hygiene clinic practice experience

Certified dental assistant experience helpful

Experience in Dentrix dental software & Dexis digital radiography

Licensure in administering local anesthesia for dental hygiene practice

Certification monitoring of nitrous oxide for dental hygiene practice

Member of the American Dental Hygienists Association Skills & Abilities:

Strong organizational and writing abilities

Attention to detail

Excellent advising/counseling skills

Preferred knowledge of working chair- side assisting, infection control, sterilization techniques, dental radiology protocol, laboratory skills and teaching

Experience in curriculum developing and curriculum management plan

Ability to collaborate with other dental hygiene program faculty, staff and administrators

Able to meet deadlines Other Qualifications:

Member of the American Dental Hygienists Association

Working Conditions

Division

Business, Engineering and Technology (BET)

Department

Health and Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

NB071P

Number of Vacancies

1

Best Consideration Date

08/31/2025

Job Open Date

01/21/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

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EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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