- Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Dental Hygiene
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
1011 Page Street, Troy, NC
Job Type
Adjunct
Job Number
00165
Division
Instruction & Student Services
Department
Health & Human Services
Opening Date
06/01/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Description
The Adjunct Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor provides clinical instruction and supervision to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program. The instructor facilitates student learning in clinical settings, evaluates student performance, promotes patient safety, and supports the mission of the community college by maintaining high educational and professional standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
- Supervise and instruct dental hygiene students during clinical laboratory and patient care experiences.
- Demonstrate and reinforce proper clinical techniques, infection control procedures, patient management skills, and professional conduct.
- Evaluate student clinical performance using established program competencies and grading criteria.
- Provide constructive feedback to assist students in developing clinical skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Ensure compliance with program policies, accreditation standards, OSHA regulations, HIPAA requirements, and state dental practice laws.
- Monitor patient care activities to ensure quality treatment and patient safety.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, clinical competencies, evaluations, and grades.
- Collaborate with full-time faculty regarding student progress, remediation plans, and curriculum implementation.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development activities, and program assessment activities as requested.
- Assist in maintaining clinical equipment, supplies, and instructional materials.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student success.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist students during clinical procedures for extended periods.
- Ability to demonstrate dental hygiene techniques and operate clinical equipment.
- Ability to lift and move supplies and equipment as needed.
Work Schedule
- Part-time, adjunct position.
- Schedule may include daytime, evening, or weekend clinical assignments based on program needs.
- Hours vary by semester and enrollment.
Qualifications & Degree Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
- Current unrestricted North Carolina Dental Hygiene License.
- Current CPR certification for healthcare providers.
- Minimum of three years of recent clinical dental hygiene experience.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise and mentor students in a clinical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or higher in Dental Hygiene, Education, or a related field.
- Prior teaching, clinical instruction, or preceptorship experience.
- Experience with electronic dental records and educational technology.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards established by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- Experience working in a community college environment.
Supplemental Information
Equal Employment Opportunity
Montgomery Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Employer Montgomery Community College
Address 1011 Page Street
Troy, North Carolina, 27371
Phone 910-898-9634
Website https://www.montgomery.edu/employment