Dental Hygiene Part-Time Clinical Faculty

Truckee Meadows Community College • Reno, NV

224d • $50

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in dental hygiene for the Department of Dental Hygiene. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a diverse pool of candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part-Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct. Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Dental Hygiene teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include: DH 314 Oral Radiology and Interpretation Lab, DH 405 Clinical Dental Hygiene II, DH 209 Pain and Anxiety Control Lab.

Requirements

• Must have a current Nevada Dental Hygiene license.
• Three years of clinical practice experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene from a CODA accredited program.
• Desire to work in a diverse academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content in dental hygiene.
• Assess student learning.
• Stay current in the teaching field.
• Refer students to supportive college resources.
• Complete professional development.
• Use current technology.
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct.

Benefits

• Paid Orientation for Part-Time Faculty.
• Paid professional development training.
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid.
• Longevity payments based on years of service.
• Access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for eligible part-time faculty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree