Dental Hygiene Instructor/Assistant Professor

Dental Hygiene Instructor/Assistant Professor Salary $63,000.00 Annually Location Blue Bell Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 202600183 Division Health Sciences Department Dental Hygiene Opening Date 05/26/2026 Closing Date 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Reports To Director of Dental Hygiene Program Classification Faculty (Bargaining Unit) Description Benefits Questions

BASIC PURPOSE

Faculty teach assigned courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material. Faculty also participate in course and curriculum development, program and course assessment, student advisement, college service and professional development. •This position requires the PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances to be submitted to Human Resources prior to the first day of employment .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach assigned courses in accordance with the College's approved course description and competency-based student learning outcomes. Incorporate appropriate teaching-learning strategies, technologies, and assessment methods for evaluation of student learning into the course. Integrate information literacy and writing into courses as appropriate. Follow the College's guidelines for preparing and submitting course syllabi. Meet all scheduled classes and adhere to the academic schedule, which includes final exam times and other program-related testing. Assess student learning outcome achievement and incorporate results into discipline appropriate course planning and personal professional development activities. Participate in course, curriculum, and program assessment activities. Collaborate with Program Coordinator/Program Director/Division Dean in the development and revision of courses of study and curricula. Engage in activities that facilitate student achievement of learning outcomes, such as ongoing feedback, and consultation as needed. Maintain scheduled office hours. Submit required reports on student attendance and course progress according to published deadlines. Collaborate with appropriate Student Services personnel to address perceived student issues which may require special attention. Engage in on-going professional development that promotes currency in discipline knowledge and instructional methods. Attend scheduled divisional, discipline, and general faculty meetings and participate in student advisement, faculty professional development day, convocation and commencement, as required by the contract. Provide service to the College and represent the College in the community as delineated in the collective bargaining agreement and faculty promotion guidelines. Adhere to professional and ethical standards of conduct. Department-Specific Duties Assists with orientation and calibration of new faculty members/dental consultants. Researches and recommends new equipment, supplies and protocols for clinic. Assists in preparation of agendas for faculty meetings as appropriate. Consults with Dental Hygiene Clinic Manager and Equipment Manager in regard to student supplies, equipment operation and repairs, patient scheduling and recall system, and clinic forms. Prepares annual reports as requested and submits recommendations as appropriate. Serves as a member of the Student Status Committee. Provides input for Clinic Handbook and prepares assigned sections. Provides basic support services, maintenance and repairs of clinic equipment, including Dental Hygiene Clinic, simulation and material labs. (In conjunction with Equipment Manager and Supplemental Faculty). Participates in preparation and maintenance of programs' CODA accreditation standards. Submit required College and Dental Hygiene Program reports on student attendance, course and clinical progress according to published deadlines. Assumes other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Master's degree from an accredited institution is required. Master's degree and/or bachelor's degree must be in Dental Hygiene. Minimum of three years full-time experience in dental hygiene clinical practice required. Minimum of two years teaching experience at a collegiate level required. Community College teaching experience preferred. Commonwealth of PA Dental Hygiene license (active status) required. Certification in local anesthesia or eligibility required. Current membership in the American Dental Hygienist's Association preferred. Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) required. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates of all abilities. Community College teaching experience preferred. Exhibited evidence of continued professional growth and development. Demonstrated commitment to the use of innovative instructional techniques and technologies and use of course management systems Demonstrated commitment to the use of a variety of teaching activities to address diverse learning styles. Demonstrated commitment to the incorporation of information literacy resources, technology, research, writing and culturally diverse perspectives into the curriculum. Knowledge of competency-based education preferred. Demonstrated commitment to continual assessment of the teaching-learning process. Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations, such as under-resourced groups and first-generation students. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive community college philosophy. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills in a team environment. Montgomery County Community College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, age, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender presentation, veteran's status, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable statutes. Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W. Morehead, Ed.

D., TNG, LLC, at titleixcoordinator@mc3.edu . All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity & Belonging, at 504@mc3.edu or 215-619-7383. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page. 01 Do you have master's degree from an accredited institution? Yes No 02 Do you have a minimum of two years teaching experience at a collegiate level? Yes No 03 Do you have a Commonwealth of PA Dental Hygiene license (active status)? Yes No 04 Do you have a certification in local anesthesia or eligibility? Yes No 05 Do you have a minimum of three years full-time experience in dental hygiene clinical practice? Yes No 06 Do you have a current membership in the American Dental Hygienist's Association? Yes No 07 Are you a graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)? Yes No 08 Do you have a master's degree and/or bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene? Yes No Required Question Employer Montgomery County Community College (PA) Address 340 DeKalb Pike Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, 19422 Phone 215-641-6544 Website https://www.mc3.edu