Adjunct Instructor - Supervising Dentist

Adjunct Instructor - Supervising Dentist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Adjunct/Overload Teaching

Job Number

FY2606185

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Dental Hygiene

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

License or Certification

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

Continuous Search

This position is posted on a continuous recruitment basis. This means that applications are accepted even though there may not be a position currently available.

• Description
• Benefits
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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Supervising Dentist!

Summary of Responsibilities

Ensures that instruction meets or exceeds standards established by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.

• Upholds expected standards of professionalism, quality, and ethics and, in so doing, serve as a role model for students.
• Remains in the clinic for the duration of all clinical sessions.
• Employs various teaching methods to meet students varied learning styles.
• Supervises all care/treatment plans developed by students and approved by clinic faculty as outlined in the Utah State Dental Practice Act.
• Administers and grades clinical skills by course objectives identified in the syllabus.
• Monitors student performance periodically and provides feedback to students in a reasonable amount of time.
• Follows the dental hygiene student clinic handbook policies and procedures and collaborates with faculty and program director to update as needed.
• Provides consultation on medical histories of new and recalled clients.
• Authorize sealant placement and any other expanded functions dental hygienists provide according to the state practice act.
• Supervises students while administering local anesthesia and monitoring nitrous oxide for clinic patients.
• Perform intraoral screenings, challenging tissue exams, recognizing oral pathologies, and determining a need for treatment referrals.
• Prescribe subgingival medicaments and other prescription products when indicated.
• Work with dental hygiene faculty to authorize radiographs to meet patients' needs.
• Diagnose dental decay from patient radiographs.
• Provide consultation and follow-up on clinical percutaneous exposures.
• Share information about students' needs, attendance, and achievements with the director and other faculty members.
• Assume responsibility for own continuing education by participation in workshops, seminars, and regional and national meetings.
• Attend regularly scheduled department meetings.
• Participate in training, orientations, and college-required activities.
• Assist in the dental hygiene program accreditation process.
• Perform other duties delegated by the Department Chair of Dental Hygiene.
• Supports the College and Dental Hygiene mission and initiatives.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school with a degree in dentistry.
• Licensed as a registered dentist in the State of Utah or be eligible for licensure.
• Must have a minimum of two years in clinical practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current with continuing education following the requirements of the Utah State Board of Dental Examiners.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• License or Certification

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledgeable of current technologies in a clinic and appropriate to the area instruction.
• Possess knowledge of, and demonstrates proficiency in current concepts in dental hygiene, dental hygiene education, clinical instruction, general dentistry, and clinical practice.
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Skill in using computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Knowledge of ordering supplies, equipment, and services and inventory control.
• Knowledge and understanding of anesthesia protocol, procedures, techniques, and equipment applied to oral surgery.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to make effective administrative/procedural decisions and recommendations.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Working knowledge of the operations and administration of a full-service dental clinic facility.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Knowledge of patient care protocols, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and re-engineering operating strategies, systems, and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of intravenous procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of dental clinic accreditation, licensure, and quality control regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

02

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8+

03

Have you graduated from an accredited dental school with a degree in dentistry?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you currently licensed as a dentist in the State of Utah?

• Yes
• No, but I am eligible for Utah Licensure
• No

05

How many years of clinical dentistry experience do you have after earning your dental degree?

• Less than 1 year
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6+

06

Do you currently hold a valid CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you current with the continuing education requirements established by the Utah State Board of Dental Examiners?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu