Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene

Position Details

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job Title Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene Department Academics SC Location Sheridan Posting Category Faculty Desired Start Date 08/17/2026 Hourly Rate (if applicable) Hiring Range Click Here for Faculty Salary Schedule Full Salary Range Benefits Summary

Employer paid retirement plan (17.62% employer paid; 1.5% employee paid)

Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance, including Flex Benefits

Four days per year paid personal leave

Paid medical, emergency and bereavement leave

Employee and family tuition waivers

Free easy-access parking

Collaborative work environment

Onsite fitness center and walking track

Verizon, Microsoft, Dell and HP employee discounts

Professional development

Months Worked Annually Full-time 9 months Typical Work Schedule

TBD; per class schedule

Position Information

Posting Number 20151005P Job Posting Date 05/22/2026 Initial Review Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary

The Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene is responsible for dental lab, clinic, and classroom instruction of students in the Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program. This position supports student learning through evidence-based teaching practices, clinical supervision, and mentorship while contributing to program assessment, accreditation activities, and the mission of Sheridan College.

Reports To Director of Dental Hygiene Education/Qualifications

• Graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental hygiene program.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist.
• Bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred. Candidates currently enrolled in a graduate dental hygiene or related program may be considered.
• Current dental hygiene licensure, or eligibility for licensure in Wyoming, including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide/oxygen administration and laser permit.
• Current immunizations and Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
• Member of the American Dental Hygienists Association.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Support the philosophy and mission of the Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program.
• Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and enforce college and department policies and procedures while maintaining strict confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Maintain current clinical competence and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional learning.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet student, clinical, and academic needs, including occasional irregular schedules.
• Utilize instructional technology and learning management systems to support teaching and learning.
• Evaluate student learning and clinical competencies effectively.
• Work effectively with diverse student and patient populations and support culturally competent patient care and education.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

• Provide academic advising for assigned dental hygiene students.
• Provide clinical supervision and oversight of dental hygiene students during patient care.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in clinical, laboratory, and classroom environments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and utilize dental instruments and equipment while supervising students providing patient care.

About Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked Americas Top Western Town by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. Sheridan College is a vital component in the community.

NWCCD also includes a small campus site in Buffalo, WY.

Experience

• Two years of teaching experience in dental hygiene preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding. Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under Transcripts and for additional space, under Other Documents or emailed to: HR@sheridan.edu. Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.

Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time 75 Responsibility/Duty

Teach in the clinic, lab, and classroom:

• Plan, develop, and deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction that integrates didactic knowledge with clinical practice using a variety of teaching methods.
• Ensure instructional content is evidence-based and consistent with current standards of care.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate records of student progress and clinical competencies.
• Participate in student evaluation and progression decisions and continually assess and improve the teaching process.

Percentage of time 12.5 Responsibility/Duty

Advise dental hygiene students:

• Meet with assigned advisees throughout the semester.
• Communicate student progress, concerns, and achievements with dental hygiene faculty and the program director as appropriate.
• Maintain offices hours per week as defined by the institution.

Percentage of time 5 Responsibility/Duty

Participate and contribute as a member of the dental hygiene faculty team:

• Recommend resources, materials, and equipment for use in the program.
• Assist in planning, implementing, evaluating and revising students learning experiences.
• Attend regularly scheduled department and assigned ad-hoc meetings.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, and outcomes evaluation.
• Assist in the dental hygiene accreditation process including documentation, program assessment, and compliance with CODA standards.
• Assist with recruiting qualified students and faculty.
• Perform other duties assigned by the director of dental hygiene.

Percentage of time 5 Responsibility/Duty

Participate and contribute as a member of the Sheridan College faculty team:

• Participate in a college-wide committee.
• Attend in-services, orientations, and college required activities.
• Participate in institutional initiatives that support student success and retention.
• Support college policies, procedures, and institutional mission.

Percentage of time 2.5 Responsibility/Duty

Maintain professional dental hygienist skills and knowledge:

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, evidenced by such things as critical review of scientific literature, attendance at continuing education and professional meetings, and/or participation in on-line learning activities.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge consistent with contemporary dental hygiene practice. · Integrate current evidence-based practices into classroom and clinical instruction.
• Demonstrate commitment to the dental hygiene profession through membership and participation in state, regional, and/or national professional organizations and activities.
• Maintain an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Biosketch.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Documents
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3