Instructor of Dental Hygiene Salary $49,550.00
00 Annually Location Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX Job Type Faculty Full Time Job Number 2607 F 040 Department Vocational Instruction's Area Division Allied Health Opening Date 08/10/2026 Closing Date 8/25/2026 10:00 AM Central Description Benefits Questions General Description Pay for this position is based on a 9 month contract. The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students. The full job description can be viewed on the Wharton County Junior College Website at www.wcjc.edu. Requirements This position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program. This position requires a valid, unencumbered dental hygiene license (TX license preferred) and a minimum of three years relevant work experience. This position is required to meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accrediting agencies for individual programs. A criminal background check is required. To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: Copy of college transcript documenting a Bachelor's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining all Dental Hygiene work and/or teaching experience Copy of valid, unencumbered Dental Hygienist license (TX license preferred) Cover letter outlining interest in position All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached. Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC)
Full Time Benefits:
At No Cost to the Employee Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period) Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period) Long Term Disability Coverage Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period) Dental Insurance Optional Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance Long & Short Term Disability Insurance Optional Premium Conversions Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement Health Care Reimbursement Retirement Options Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period) 403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period) Tax
- deferred Annuities Participation in Social Security is mandatory. Additional Benefits Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes) Personal Days Two personal days per year Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month
- maximum number accrued is 60 days Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months
- 12 vacation days per year COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation.
Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376. 01 Do you have a Baster's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program? Yes No 02 Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org. Yes No 03 Do you have a valid, unencumbered dental hygienist license (TX license preferred) ) and a minimum of three years relevant work experience? Yes No 04 Do you have the ability to travel independently to and from multiple work sites during day and evening hours and the ability to communicate effectively in a teaching environment with both groups and individuals? Yes No 05 WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand my teaching location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College. Yes No 06 To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1. Copy of college transcript documenting a Baster's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program, 2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining all Dental Hygiene work and/or teaching experience, 3. Copy of valid, unencumbered Dental Hygienist license (TX license preferred), 4. Cover letter outlining interest in position. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items. Yes No Required Question Employer Wharton County Junior College Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206 Wharton, Texas, 77488 Phone 979-532-6947 979-532-6561 Website http://www.wcjc.edu
