Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene

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Posting Closes at 11:55 PM on 4/24/2027

Hours Per Week:
Up to 30 Hours

Compensation Type: PT Faculty-Pay Based on PT Salary Schedule

New Hire Starting Pay:
Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position.

Employee Classification:
Adjunct Instructor

Adjuncts in this position work on LCC's Downtown Lansing campus. In-person attendance is required; little to no options for remote work.

Adjunct (part‑time) faculty in this position teach courses primarily in the Dental Clinic setting at all levels of Dental Hygiene training. Dental Hygiene adjunct faculty can also teach in labs and some didactic courses. New adjunct faculty will initially be assigned to preclinical and/or clinical courses. Depending upon program needs and the candidate’s qualifications, teaching assignments will be primarily on LCC’s downtown Lansing campus with the possibility of online assignments.

In‑person teaching is required for this position.

Adjunct faculty are expected to work collaboratively with senior department faculty, department coordinators, and the Program Director to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi and accreditation standards. Duties include planning & preparation of course materials, delivery of instruction to students, assessment and grading, and assisting students outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, advisory board meetings, professional development activities, and other duties as needed.

Faculty must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi‑cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team‑based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.

Part‑time Teaching Faculty Assignments/Workload

• Adjunct Instructors shall not exceed twelve (12) workload hours of teaching during the Fall Semester and twelve (12) workload hours of teaching during the Spring Semester, together with all associated preparation, assessment, and student consultation.
• Adjunct Instructors shall not exceed ten (10) workload hours of teaching during the Summer Semester, together with all associated preparation, assessment, and student consultation.
• Increases in workload will not change the part‑time status of bargaining unit members.

Professional Activities and Duties

In addition to or in lieu of teaching assignments, part‑time Teaching Faculty may be given non‑teaching assignments such as course development or revision, curriculum development, student advising, leadership assignments, etc., provided their workload does not regularly exceed thirty (30) clock hours per week or 1560 clock hours in an academic year.

• Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) – or – Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from a CODA accredited program with a Bachelor Degree in any field.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Dental Hygiene (RDH) license; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Current State of Michigan Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Certifications; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Current BLS Certification for healthcare professionals (includes AED & Pediatric); certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• 2 years of Dental Hygiene clinical practice work experience.
• Documented background in current educational methodology concepts and/or continuing education credits consistent with dental hygiene coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population and as a member of a team.

* IMPORTANT:
If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.

Applicants with foreign education credentials must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and request an…