Part-Time Clinical Dental Hygiene Educator

Overview

Job Title: Part-Time Clinical Dental Hygiene Educator

Location: Clayton State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 294611

Clayton State University's Department of Dental Hygiene invites applications for a Part-Time Clinical Dental Hygiene Educator to join our dynamic teaching team. This flexible role is ideal for a licensed dental hygienist passionate about mentoring future professionals while maintaining a part-time schedule.

Position Details

• Location: Clayton State University, College of Health
• Schedule: 1-2 days per week
• Start Date: Spring Semester January 2026

• Supervise and instruct students in patient care within the dental hygiene clinic.
• Demonstrate and evaluate clinical procedures to support student learning outcomes.
• Provide feedback, midterm and final evaluations, and foster professional growth.
• Maintain clinical standards and collaborate with faculty to ensure quality education and patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
• Current Georgia Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Dental Hygiene
• Previous teaching experience

Please submit a cover letter, CV, proof of licensure, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees required upon hire).

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Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at the university website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources or Disability Resource Center for accommodations.

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