Dental Hygiene Instructor - Tenure-Track (F)

Date of First Consideration: 04/02/2025

Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.

Salary Range: $67,820 - $77,156 / 172-day academic year contract, dependent upon education/experience

*This position qualifies for $5,954/year in high demand supplemental salary in addition to annual contract amount above.  

            

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The Dental Hygiene program trains students to become Dental Hygienists and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).  The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching dental hygiene theory, labs, and clinics. Lead instructor responsibilities will be assigned in various subject areas, including first-year and second-year restorative theory, labs, and clinics. Those responsibilities include new applicant screening, as well as the development, organization, and implementation of calibration procedures with clinical faculty members. Lead instructors also participate in regular meetings and reporting as part of ongoing accreditation work. In addition to teaching and lead instructor responsibilities, the successful candidate will contribute to advising students, assisting with assessment of current instructional methods, developing programs and curricula, and will participate in department, division and campus-related professional activities, with opportunities to participate in Shoreline Community College governance. This position will be primarily located in the UW School of Dentistry campus 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195.

Faculty at Shoreline will have an array of students from differing programs in their classroom, including professional technical and university transfers. Shoreline seeks a candidate that can identify and mitigate the barriers to success that many students face and be passionate about creating an equitable learning environment that supports success for all students. As such, candidate response to the supplemental questions below will be the first criteria of consideration.

You can’t check off every listed knowledge and skill? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification – even if they might be a great fit for the role!

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Dental Hygiene or Dentistry OR a related discipline with coursework in Dental Hygiene/Dentistry 
• 3 years of recent dental hygiene clinical experience
• Current Washington State License to practice Dental Hygiene or Dentistry
• Relevant teaching experience with adult learners

Knowledge of

• Microsoft Office programs, learning management systems and other appropriate instructional technology
• Proficiency in relevant tools and technology used in dental practice

Skill in

• Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
• Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of dental hygiene
• Experience with or willingness to gain experience with teaching and developing coursework online
• Contributing to equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and competence 

• Effective oral/written communication with individuals at all levels inside and outside the College
• Adapting to a variety of teaching situations with students from diverse backgrounds/abilities

• Developing/modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently
• Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Physical Work Environment:  
Dental Hygiene instruction is conducted via a combination of in-person and online instruction. For on-campus in-person instruction, work is usually performed in a classroom/office/lab space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Faculty typically use computers, media equipment, and subject specific tools/technology in the work environment. This position will be primarily located in the UW School of Dentistry 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195.

Term Of Employment/Salary: 

This is a full-time, tenure track position, with a 172-day annual contract beginning September 18, 2025. Salary placement is determined by the number of qualifying years of teaching/work experience combined with educational preparation. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.  This position is overtime-exempt.

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• NEOGOV online application & supplemental questions
• Cover letter describing how your education and experience align with the needs of the position
• Current resume
• Unofficial transcripts documenting relevant and highest degrees (official required upon hire)

Please Note:

• Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application 
• If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified by email or phone listed in your application

Salary : $67,820 - $77,156