Instructor, Dental Sciences ($10,000 Hiring Bonus)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Instructor, Dental Sciences ($10,000 Hiring Bonus) Status Regular Full Time/Part Time Full-time Location Jamestown Campus Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

The full-time Dental Programs faculty member participates in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the program curriculum. This individual may also be assigned the responsibility of coordinating the efforts of a designated instructional team. The position develops and teaches courses in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene.

Min Salary Mid Salary Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

• Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college/university
• Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina
• Current Certified Dental Assistant credential
• Current BLS CPR certification with the American Heart Association or ability to obtain prior to hire date

Education Preferred

• Master's degree from an institutionally accredited college/university
• Member of the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA)
• Membership in the American Dental Assisting Association

Experience Required

• Three years of recent clinical experience in dental hygiene and/or dental assisting
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in dental topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a dental hygienist and/or dental assistant
• Experience with Dental materials
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task

2. Supporting the Vision and Mission of the College

3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.

4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment

5. Communicate effectively

6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements

2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching

7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Specific departmental requirements:

1. Bloodborne pathogen/personal protective equipment (yearly)

2. Required immunizations and acceptable results on background screening consisting of Criminal Background Check and drug screen if required

Physical Demands

1. Hear and see

2. Standing required for extended periods (up to 4 hours)

3. Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead

Posting Type Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2025-192-REG Open Date 05/01/2026 Close Date 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you currently hold a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts
• License/Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other