Adjunct - Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor

Have you ever thought about teaching in your area of expertise? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing opportunities? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.

The School of Science and Health Sciences is seeking an Adjunct instructor to provide high-quality instruction in the Dental Hygiene discipline. Hawkeye is interested in finding knowledgeable, positive professional role models to lead our students.

Our Adjunct positions are set to begin this upcoming Spring 2026 semester. Classes will be on campus with face‑to‑face clinical instruction.

As Adjunct Instructor, you are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming learning environment for all students. Part‑time teaching assignments may be held on days, evenings, and weekends. Instructors will plan and guide the learning processes for students toward the achievement of curricular goals and objectives as identified and documented in course outline materials. Additional responsibilities include employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting course and student objectives;

assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis according to department policies and procedures, and providing progress reports (evaluations and grades) as required.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare weekly instructional plans and materials.
• Use various instructional modalities.
• Responsible for maintaining a laboratory environment for hands‑on teaching.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assess accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and provide progress reports as requested/required.
• Formulate and maintain curriculum for assigned courses.
• Supervise and advise students.
• Provide one office hour per week for student accessibility and consultation.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Regularly collaborate with faculty and staff to meet departmental goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree or higher in Dental Hygiene.
• Holds a current license in Dental Hygiene.
• Work experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public in a professional and personable manner.

• Previous teaching experience at the post‑secondary level.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Instruction will primarily be face‑to‑face and on campus with anticipated hours being flexible including morning, afternoon, and/or evening. Work is performed either in or a combination of an office and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand‑eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours.

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