Instructor - Dental Hygiene Program (Spring 2027- Tenure Track)

Location:

Rome, NY

Job Type:

Full-Time, 10-Month Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The College is looking for exceptional colleagues.

We seek candidates with:

(1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes. MVCC is seeking to fill two full-time, ten-month Instructor positions in our School of Health Sciences to teach in a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited Associate degree dental hygiene program. The position(s) include a commitment to a teaching assignment in the Summer of 2027. Full-time faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Teaching responsibilities include lecture, lab, and clinical assignments on the Rome campus. Courses may be taught in a traditional classroom and online formats. Other specific assignments will be made based on the individual's academic qualifications and program needs. In addition to teaching, full-time instructors participate in program assessment, curriculum development, student advisement, facilitating student experiences, recruiting for the program and serve on various School and College Committees. Summer 2027

Requirement:

Faculty hired for the January 2027 launch of the Dental Hygiene Program will be required to perform Summer 2027 overload assignments as reasonably necessary to offer the spring semester curriculum to the inaugural cohort. Summer 2027 overload assignments will be compensated in accordance with the overload provisions of the Professional Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. This requirement applies to Summer 2027 only.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field or currently enrolled in a Master's degree program

Current New York Dental Hygiene license and Dental Hygiene Anesthesia certification

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience

Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment

Flexibility in schedule and a willingness to work and contribute collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience

Educational methodology courses or continuing education

Additional Information:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we'd still like to hear from you. To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Please submit a 500 word essay with your application materials: "What does equity in the classroom mean to you as an instructor?" Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary:

55,364 For full consideration, apply by: 10/12/2026