"Adjunct Faculty, Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene"

Company:

Monroe Community College

Job Location:

Rochester, New York

Category:

Dental Hygienists and Assistants

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

Company Description:

Monroe Community College is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY) and is one of only nineteen community colleges across North America selected for board membership in the League for Innovation in the Community College. Founded in 1961, MCC prides itself on providing an affordable, quality education for more than 8,500 students in the Rochester area. MCC is a large institution offering over 100 programs across two main campuses, two specialized centers, and various community sites.

Monroe Community College expects and upholds equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in our educational programs, policies, campus life, employment, and community involvement. We believe diversity enriches our lives and leads to understanding and appreciating our differences and commonalities. To achieve academic and institutional excellence, we actively recruit, engage, and retain students, faculty, staff, and community partners who represent the diversity of our region, nation, and world. MCC embraces inclusion and diversity, offering activities and programs to enhance the personal and professional development of faculty, staff, and students. The College welcomes candidates committed to MCC's mission of access, academic excellence, and a desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Job Description:

Function of Position:

Provides in-person clinical instruction in dental hygiene and/or dental assisting courses.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes in the clinical classroom.
• Evaluates and grades students' clinical performance, laboratory work, assignments, and projects.
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines.
• Is available to students for academic coaching.
• Is available for periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or the College, relative to teaching duties, training, and development.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• For clinical dental hygiene: NYS Registered Dental Hygienist and three years of full-time dental hygiene experience.
• For clinical dental assisting: NYS Registered Dental Assistant, NYS Registered Dental Hygienist, or NYS Licensed Dentist, and three years of full-time clinical dental assisting, dental hygiene, and/or dental experience.
• Demonstrates and provides highly developed clinical skills, including preventive therapies, radiographic principles, interpretation and techniques, dental materials, 4-handed dental assisting, periodontal instrumentation, and advanced periodontal techniques.
• Ability to educate and train students to achieve entry-level competencies based on accreditation standards and program requirements.
• CPR & AED for Health Professionals - certified.
• Mandated Reporter Training, current 2025.
• Infection control/HIPAA compliant.
• Evidence of current NYS required continuing education units.
• Ability to teach courses within the program.
• Evidence of proficient communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing).
• Evidence of proficient organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and patient management software.
• Desire to teach in person at local clinical site(s).
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Evidence of proficiency with technology.
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses.
• Commitment to continued professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For Dental Assisting - Five or more years of experience as a full-time 4-handed dental assistant, clinical dental hygienist, and/or clinical dentist.
• For Dental Hygiene - Five or more years of full-time clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Knowledge of dental materials and procedural armamentarium.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Teaching experience, general.
• Teaching experience in dental assisting, dental hygiene, and or dentistry.
• Clinical and/or didactic teaching methodologies coursework/continuing education.
• Evidence of an understanding of a humanistic approach to clinical and /or didactic practices.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching.
• Experience with computerized student record management.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently.

Additional Information:

Pay Rate for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026: Determined on adjunct rank and ranges from $1,217- $1,484 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking the APPLY NOW tab.

Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts*
4. Unencumbered Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, or Dental License
5. Current CPR Card

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.