Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct Instructor PT; VLD

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Job Title:

Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct Instructor PT (VLD) Agency:
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Job Requisition  Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $25/HR

Provide direct clinical instruction and supervision to dental hygiene students. Evaluate student performance and assess achievement of clinical competencies. Guide students in providing safe, ethical, and patient-centered care. Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, clinic policies, and professional standards. Assist students in developing critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional behaviors. Maintain accurate student evaluations and clinical records. Participate in faculty meetings, calibration sessions, and professional development activities as required.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to support program goals and accreditation standards. Serve as a professional role model for students.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact human resources to request accommodations.

Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment, Various types of advanced in-field equipment as required by academic program and accreditation standards.

Working Conditions:

Category I - High probability of exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. This is a part‑time position, therefore no overtime can be earned. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.

• Graduate of a CODA‑accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Current and valid Georgia Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field.
• Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience.
• Local anesthesia certification preferred.
• Experience with electronic dental records and clinical management software.

Salary is $25 per hour. This is an adjunct position used on an as needed basis, not to exceed 19 hours per week. No promise of full‑time employment exists. No health nor flexible benefits will be provided. This position is funded in whole or in part by Covered by VSU funds.

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be…