Adjunct Instructor for Dental Hygiene

Purpose/Summary

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Adjunct Instructor for Dental Hygiene is responsible for supervising, instructing, and mentoring first and second year dental hygiene students. The days and times of classes are dependent on schedule, budget, and / enrollment. This position will demonstrate strong instructional skills and engage a diverse student body using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative methods of instruction and effectively structure classes and curriculum to support program and course outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Adjunct Instructor for Dental Hygiene is responsible for teaching Dental Hygiene courses or assisting students in a clinical or lab setting utilizing current technologies and instrumentation methodologies. This position is responsible for serving as a role model for Dental Hygiene students by participating, and being an active member of professional organizations. This position assists, advises, and mentors students in accomplishing their course and program goals, while using retention strategies both in and out of the classroom to maximize student success.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education : (Minimum/Required)

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Experience:(Minimum/Required)

4000 hours within the last 5 years of full time clinical dental hygiene employment or part time equivalent.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:(Minimum/Required)

Experience with periodontal debridement, ultrasonic and piezo instrumentation, computerized dental charting (Dentrix), all dental hygiene instruments and curettes including 11/12 explorer, Nabors probe, etc., local anesthesia administration, nitrous oxide administration, laser pocket decontamination, digital radiography, sealants, and general Word/Excel computer skills.

Licensure/Certification:(Minimum/Required)

Must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one. For information on how to obtain a CTE credential, please visit this site:

Must hold a current CO RDH license, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certificates.

Education: (Preferred)

Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene, or related field.

Experience: (Preferred)

Clinical or didactic teaching experience. Previous experience teaching at a community college setting.

Licensure/Certification: (Preferred)

Laser certification preferred, or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date.

Supplemental Information

We are located on the Lowry campus of the Community College of Denver. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes:

1. Electronic Application, Click New Resume at the bottom of this page
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
5. Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
6. Copies of appropriate credentials

**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.

For pay information, please refer to the following:

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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