Faculty, Dental Hygiene

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Faculty, Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene Faculty supports learning on campus, in the classroom and through clinical experiences. Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect discipline specific knowledge and a commitment to student success. This position starts in August 2026.

The ACC Dental Hygiene Program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation since the fall of 2003, prepares students to work in a variety of settings, including private dental offices, public health clinics, and alternative practice settings. The program provides clinical teaching on‑site with dental hygiene services provided to the public in a fully operational ambulatory care clinic. Faculty dedication to the success of students is evident through strong student outcomes on both the written Dental Hygiene National Board Exam and regional clinical ADEX exam.

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Dental Hygiene to a multicultural student population based on the department’s approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the Dental Hygiene program.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision‑making and unit‑level planning.
• Serve on college‑wide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor.

• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate Dental Hygiene students in the clinical setting.
• Ensure patients receive high quality, patient‑centered care and manage any patient concerns.

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
• Proficiency using Eaglesoft patient management software is highly preferred.
• Proficiency using Google applications, e.g., Google Drive, Forms, Classroom, Docs, Calendar is preferred.
• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat is preferred.

• Appropriate use of the college’s learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college‑wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

• Bachelor’s degree with current Texas dental or dental hygiene licensure in good standing (faculty licensure does not qualify).
• Graduate of a dental or dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

• Master’s Degree in Dental Hygiene or related field.

• Two years of non‑teaching,…