Dental Hygiene Instructor (Pool/PRN)

To provide didactic, laboratory or clinical instruction to students in the dental hygiene program.

1. Provide didactic, laboratory and/or clinical instruction to dental hygiene students.
2. Prepare, maintain and utilize an accurate course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution and program
3. Collaborate and calibrate with other faculty
4. Develop/revise course evaluation tools to measure and assess acquisition of student knowledge, as identified in the course’s student learning outcomes.
5. Maintain access to students through office hours and electronic communication
6. Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media and educational resources
7. Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
8. Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral
9. Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development opportunities and effective teaching methodologies
10. Participate in faculty evaluation system

1. Current Texas Dental Hygiene License
2. Bachelor degree, or higher, in dental hygiene, or a related field
3. Three (3) years experience practicing dental hygiene in a dental office/corporate/or health care facility
4. Effective use of hand instruments, ultrasonic scalers and air polishing
5. Computer skills: Powerpoint and Word

1. 3 years teaching experience in a dental hygiene program.
2. Prior teaching experience with adults
3. Documented background in current education theory and practice and concepts relative to clinical and didactic dental hygiene

Ability to stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk , push, pull, lift, use fingers, perform repetitive motions, grasp, sit, feel (tactile sense when performing dental hygiene tasks)
Ability to carry supplies and books up to 15 pounds
The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly for a minimum of 4 hours.
Ability to hear, see, speak and think critically

1. Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
2. Bachelor degree in dental hygiene or related field
3. Current Texas Dental Hygiene License without disciplinary action or remedial plan
4. Current CPR-Healthcare Provider
5. HIPAA, OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogen training

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory.