Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene
University of Tennessee at Martin
Salary undisclosed
Need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview? Contact us.
JobMinglr uses automated technology to recommend jobs based on profile information and job preferences. Match Score does not determine eligibility for a position, prevent a user from viewing or applying to a job, or make hiring decisions on behalf of an employer.
Description
- Provide instruction in clinical, didactic, laboratory settings, or specialty rotations in accordance with curriculum and program standards.
- Evaluate and assess student performance through clinical evaluations, and various assessments.
- Guide and support students through mentoring
- Participate in departmental meetings, engage in faculty development initiatives
- Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay up to date with advancements in the dental hygiene field.
- Keep current with relevant literature to inform and integrate research into teaching and clinical practice.
- Participate in student remediation as needed to support competency attainment.
- Adhere to all institutional, programmatic, and clinic policies, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and effective communication.
- Participate in required program meetings, calibration sessions, and faculty training.
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices in dental hygiene education and patient care.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from a Commission of Dental Accreditations (CODA) or a Dental Hygiene program is required.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of clinical practice experience as a Dental Hygienist. Familiarity with accreditation standards (CODA). Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated commitment to student success and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with technology to support effective teaching.
LICENSES: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current and unrestricted Dental Hygiene license in the State of Tennessee. Certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration in the State of Tennessee
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES: Prior teaching or instructional experience in Dental Hygiene.
For benefits information, please visit
https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Science Center contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UT Health Science Center spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UT Health Science Center is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
Benefits
- professional development
About this role
University of Tennessee at Martin's Dental Hygiene program seeks an adjunct instructor to teach across clinical, didactic, and laboratory settings while evaluating student competency and supporting their development. You'll deliver instruction aligned with program standards, conduct clinical assessments, mentor students through their training, and participate in remediation when needed. The role requires staying current with dental hygiene literature and best practices, attending calibration sessions and faculty meetings, and maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and institutional policies.
This position suits someone with at least two years of clinical dental hygiene practice and a bachelor's degree in the field. You'll need an active Tennessee dental hygiene license, current BLS certification, and state certifications in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration. Strong communication skills, organizational ability, and genuine commitment to student success are essential. Prior teaching experience in dental hygiene is preferred but not required. The role is part-time and based in Memphis, where you'll work within UT Health Science Center's larger network of health professions education across Tennessee.
This role's local market on JobMinglr
Pay for this role
The employer didn't post a pay range for this role. That usually means pay is set in negotiation, which favors whoever arrives with numbers. Check ranges on comparable Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene postings in Memphis, and analyze any offer before you accept it.
Before you apply, worth reading
How JobMinglr reads this job
Every listing here is scored against your profile before you apply: skills overlap, experience level, location and work arrangement, each weighted and explained. You see the score and the reasons, not just a list. How the matching works.