Dental Hygiene Instructor - Part Time

Dental Hygiene Instructor – Part Time – $1,500 Sign On Bonus

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models, and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. The position delivers high‑quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands‑on experience, developing and implementing curriculum, assessing student progress, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner.
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs.
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab.
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success.
• Identify and report on any at‑risk students; create individualized success plans to mitigate attrition.
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements.
• Provide periodic and ad‑hoc reporting to stakeholders.
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues.
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Unencumbered Dental Hygienist license or Dentist license in the state of Colorado; must be graduates of programs accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation.

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Four years dental hygiene experience (required).
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree (required).

• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction.
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles.
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices.
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities.

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
• Able and willing to communicate, think, learn, and reason; use computers and computer systems to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks; safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on‑site at company locations; demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility; use good judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills; maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion;
  
  work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously; gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position; foster long‑term relationships with stakeholders.

• Work is performed indoors in a climate‑controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal‑protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site‑specific safety procedures.
• No travel required.

Hourly rate range from $41–$55/HR based on experience and education.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Part‑time.

Job function:
Health Care Provider. Industries:
Higher Education.