"Adjunct Instructor 1 - Dental Hygiene Clinical"

Summary of Position: Supervision and evaluation of students in pre-clinical, clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene sessions, dental radiology, oral science or dental materials lab sessions. Will work at the direction of the Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Supervisor. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January 2026 at the latest. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.

Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited dental hygiene program, or a related field.

Required Work Experience: Two years clinical experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with certification in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, CPR, and licensed to practice in the State of Michigan.

Physical Demands: Office Environment, Bending, Moving, Reaching, Sitting, Twisting, Repetitive movement, Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Teaching experience, training in educational theory and methodology. Master's degree in dental hygiene or a related field.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Teach, monitor, and instruct students in a dental clinic patient setting. Evaluate student's work, advise faculty of students' laboratory/clinic performance. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include but are not limited to: keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment. Administer and evaluate process evaluations and examinations. Evaluate patients' needs for clinical services, and assist students in developing treatment plans, assist in sterilization, radiography and clinic maintenance. Available to work evenings. Remain current in areas of dental hygiene care, infection control, and safety involving hazardous materials, chemicals and radiation. Ensure that safety requirements are in place and safe procedures are being followed. Motivated team player. Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically. Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. Any other duties assigned the position classification area.

Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants should have excellent clinical, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and be able to work as a team member within the dental hygiene program.

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Unofficial Transcript 1, Certification/License

Optional Documents: Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed college coursework or attained a degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited dental hygiene program, or a related field. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide, and CPR certification. License (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of their Registered Dental Hygienist license for the State of Michigan.

Initial Application Review Date: August 1, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes