Accreditation Standards, Background Investigation, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Dental Hygiene, Employee Assistance Plan, Fitness, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Medical Products, Mentoring, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Process, Strategic Analysis, Training/Teaching
Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct Instructor
Salary
$40.21 Hourly
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type
Regular, Part-Time
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Dental Hygiene
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Closing Date
7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Dental Hygiene Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings within the Dental Hygiene Program. The adjunct faculty member supports student learning and success through effective teaching strategies, assessment of student performance, professional mentoring, and adherence to program, institutional, and accreditation standards.
Job Duties
- Supervise students during laboratory and clinical experiences to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Evaluate student clinical competencies and ensure compliance with program standards and clinical requirements.
- Monitor infection control, safety procedures, and professional conduct within the clinical setting.
- Assist with maintenance and proper use of laboratory and clinical equipment and supplies.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
- Current active Dental Hygiene license in the State of Iowa and/or Nebraska.
- Minimum of two years of recent clinical dental hygiene experience.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist in clinical or laboratory settings for extended periods.
- Ability to demonstrate and supervise clinical procedures.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate dental equipment and instruments.
Free access to our brand-new Wellness Center and fitness classes, our employee assistance program & free parking.
Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address 2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website https://www.iwcc.edu/
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Iowa Western Community College Inc