What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Instructor position at Coastal Carolina Community College?
This is a nine (9) month position with a subsequent summer contract. Responsible for both preparing and delivering instruction to a diverse student population using not only various course delivery methods (i.e., seated, online, hybrid, etcetera) but also various course delivery lengths (e.g., 16-week, 12-week, 8-week, etcetera) at various locations (e.g., campus classrooms and/or lab facilities, military installations, clinical or extension sites, high schools, etcetera). Fulfill other responsibilities and duties as a curriculum faculty member and full-time employee, to include, but not limited to, other duties as assigned. Must be willing to travel to clinical sites.
Salary: Minimum monthly salary is $5,147.00 with final salary determination based upon education and experience.
Standard Working Hours: Monday - Friday with minimum of thirty (30) contact/office hours per week. Working days and working hours may vary, based upon instructional need or programmatic requirements.
Start Date: August 14, 2025.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Bachelor's degree or higher, required. Must have background in and current knowledge of dental hygiene, the specific subjects they will be teaching and knowledge of educational theory and methodology concepts (e.g., curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement and evaluation) by the date of employment. Must be a graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Must meet North Carolina dental hygiene licensure requirements upon employment. Prior teaching experience in a CODA-accredited institution preferred.
A $4,500.00 signing bonus will be paid, based upon satisfactory performance and continued employment, in two (2) equal installments. The first installment will be paid in December 2025, and the second installment will be paid in May 2026.
Official transcripts, including other documentation verifying all reported educational qualifications, are required. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for application purposes. The successful candidate must provide official transcripts at his or her expense within thirty (30) days of being notified of selection.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $5,147.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,147
