Instructor of Dental Hygiene

Instructor of Dental Hygiene

Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $57,804.00 - $71,221.00 Annually

Job Type: Faculty Full Time

Job Number: 2406 F 023

Location: Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX

Department: Vocational Instruction's Area

Closing: 5/27/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

Pay for this position is based on a 10.5 month contract working Fall and Spring semesters, beginning August 2026.

The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students.

Requirements

This position requires a Master's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program. This position also requires a background in education (instructional experience) and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals (administrative experience and professional experience in clinical practice). This position requires a valid, unencumbered dental hygiene license (TX license preferred) and a minimum of three years relevant work experience. This position is required to meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accrediting agencies for individual programs. A criminal background check is required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of college transcript documenting a Master's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining all Dental Hygiene work and/or teaching experience
3. Copy of valid, unencumbered Dental Hygienist license (TX license preferred)
4. Cover letter outlining interest in position

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.