Nine-Month Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting Teaching Faculty

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Nine-Month Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting Teaching Faculty Role Title 9 month-Assistant Professor Role Code 01014-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 288F0054 Agency Wytheville Community College Agency/Division Wytheville Community College (Div) Work Location Wythe - 197 Hiring Range $65,000-$75,000 based on education and experience Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Work schedule based on teaching needs in Dental Hygiene

Sensitive Position No Job Description

The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.

Wytheville Community College seeks a full-time, student-centered Nine-Month Dental Hygiene faculty member within the Division of Health Professions and Medical Services. Responsibilities include didactic, preclinic laboratory, and clinic instruction in the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Dental Hygiene and the Career Studies Certificate in Dental Assisting programs in compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards. Additional duties include student advising, clinical site supervision, curriculum review, student learning outcomes assessment, maintaining clinical infection control/safety protocols, and serving on college and division committees. Faculty also share responsibility for participating in student recruitment activities, community service initiatives, and collaborative regional partnerships.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or a bachelor's degree in a closely related health field AND an associate's degree in dental hygiene.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or eligible for Virginia licensure prior to appointment).
• Current certification in the administration of Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide analgesia.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR certification; and
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent documented part-time) clinical practice experience as a licensed dental hygienist.

Additional Considerations

• Master's degree in dental hygiene or a closely related health field.
• Experience teaching in a CODA-approved Dental Hygiene Program
• Experience in methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of students in a CODA-Approved clinical dental hygiene setting.
• Experience in dental clinic coordination in a CODA-Approved educational setting.
• Knowledge of maintaining dental hygiene and dental assisting equipment and supplies.
• Trained in the use of digital dental scanners (WCC has an AoralScan).
• Experience utilizing Virginia Community College System (VCCS) enterprise and administrative platforms (such as Canvas LMS, SIS/Navigate, eVA procurement, and Emburse expense management); and
• Experience using Eaglesoft Dental Practice Management Software in an educational setting.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

May be required to travel for training.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_2112P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/26/2026 Job Close Date 11/16/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.wcc.vccs.edu Contact Name Malinda Poole Eversole Email HR@wcc.vccs.edu Phone Number 276-223-4869 Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) 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, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/102501

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI)? Please attach your AHP Letter.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter