Adjunct Clinical Dental Hygiene Instructor

Location 2600 South First Street Temple, TX Job Type Part-Time (Faculty) Job Number 00114 Division Health Professions Department Dental Hygiene Opening Date 10/19/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Salary Grade Faculty Total hours required per week Clinical hours may vary depending on each semester’s clinical schedule. Minimum Requirements Must possess an associates degree in Applied Science or higher and have graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Must have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience. PREFERRED: 5 years minimum clinical experience and possess a baccalaureate or higher degree.

Graduate from a dental hygiene or dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Previous teaching experience in the field. Work Schedule Schedule will vary due to departmental commitments. This is an on-site position.

Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

Description

Benefits Position Summary & Essential Duties SUMMARY: Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches clinical courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy faculty-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent may make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner. Qualifications (Required and Preferred) MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS): Must possess an associates degree in Applied Science or higher and have graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Must have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience. Must possess a current dental hygiene license in the State of Texas. PREFERRED: 5 years minimum clinical experience and possess a baccalaureate or higher degree. Graduate from a dental hygiene or dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Previous teaching experience in the field. CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES: Must have or be eligible to have a RDH or DDS license in the state of Texas. Must comply with the state of Texas dental and dental hygiene practice act. ***Application submission must include copies of current State License and CPR Card. Job Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent will: Evaluate and grade students' laboratory and clinic work, and assignments, and papers as appropriate to discipline.

Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned. Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships. Engage students in active learning. Demonstrates professional written and oral skills in communications with students.

Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology. Incorporates best practices. Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation. Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.

Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth. Participate in academic/professional organizations. Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the clinical setting, the department, and the institution. Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.

Fosters collegiality within the department. Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities. Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum. Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Professional Standards and Workplace Expectations Communicate respectfully, constructively, and supportively with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors across all forms of communication. Demonstrate commitment to the team by practicing punctuality, respecting deadlines, engaging in collaborative problem-solving, and maintaining honest communication. Build trusting workplace relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and professional responsibility, even during demanding production schedules.

Proactively maintain technical proficiency by participating in approved training opportunities, reading job-related materials, and collaborating with peers. Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas. Present a clean, professional appearance suitable for an educational environment with frequent students and community interaction, adhering to all safety wear standards.

As a Temple College Employee, actively support the Caring Campus initiative by engaging in student-centered behavior commitments, providing responsive and accurate assistance to all internal and external community members, and embracing our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect. Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups. Knowledge of practices relevant to discipline. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.

Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies procedure, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operation for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions SKILLS: Possess effective communication skills. Presentation skills. Possess current and up to date clinical dental hygiene skills - instrumentation Possess skills in the use of dental & dental hygiene technologies such as paperless charts and digital radiography ABILITIES: Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.

Ability to engage students in the learning process. Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes Ability to work with a diverse population. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds. Keyboarding and computer use.

Use of audio/visual devices. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in an interior/clinical work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required. May be exposed to vapors, drugs, and pathogens.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK: Clinical hours may vary depending on each semester’s clinical schedule. T RS/ORP: N/A SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None REPORTS TO: Departmental Chair/Supervisor. The following duties and responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities, KSA’s, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

TEMPLE COLLEGE BENEFITS PAYROLL: Employees are paid by direct deposit through the last working day of the month. Wages for 16-week semesters are paid evenly over four months, and eight-week semesters are paid evenly over two months, with the first deposit occurring on the last working day of the first full month of the semester. Actual deposits are paid on the last working business day of the month. All benefit deductions are taken at that time.

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