Instructor, Dental Hygiene Program

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Instructor, Dental Hygiene Program Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 9 Months Proposed Date of Employment 08/10/2026 Work Schedule

Evening and weekend hours.

Full-time position during the academic year with the potential for part-time employment during the summer semester.

Permanent or Temporary Permanent Salary Band Hiring Range: $46,000-$55,000

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Dental Assisting Instructor will teach/educate students in the Dental Hygiene Program. This position is grant funded for 2 years with a high likelihood to continue post grant depending on the success of the program.

Program Details:

The Dental Hygiene Program at Isothermal Community College is designed to accommodate students with varying schedules and commitments. The program is conducted in the evenings and on Saturdays to better serve working professionals and non-traditional students. As a faculty member, you will be expected to teach during these evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as part of a team.
• Deliver courses utilizing a variety of teaching methods which may include a combination of traditional, internet, and hybrid
• Advise students in the Dental Hygiene program
• Assist director with program assessment.
• Provide quality instruction, in alignment with CODA accreditation standards, in a variety of dental hygiene courses in the program, lab, lecture and clinical.
• Participate in advisory committee and program meetings
• Serve as an ambassador in the community for Isothermal Community College
• Maintain and update certifications pertinent to program
• Perform expectations of a faculty member, including maintaining student office hours, as stated in the Full-Time Faculty Job Description
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Develop an understanding and appreciation of the mission, history, current programs, services and goals of Isothermal Community College
• Understand and use the principles of effective teaching
• Working skills and knowledge of all Dental Hygiene subjects
• Ability to develop good teacher-student-instructor relationship
• Administration and supervision ability of personnel and resources

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or higher, required.

2. Coursework in educational theory and methodology, e.g., curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement and evaluation, required.

3. North Carolina Registered Dental Hygienist license, required.

4. At least two years of professional experience as a dental hygienist, required.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 07/02/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Information

Isothermal Community College provides educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Isothermal Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Institution. If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@isothermal.edu or via phone at (828) 395-4192.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Transcripts above the High School Level
• License or Certification
• Additional Transcript 1
• Additional Transcript 2
• Additional Transcript 3