South Plains College is seeking a qualified and motivated Dental Hygiene Instructor to provide high-quality instruction in both classroom and clinical settings. The successful candidate will be responsible for educating and mentoring students in accordance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards while supporting the mission and values of the College. This individual cooperates with the program director in periodic review and revision of course materials, objectives, and outcomes for this program. This is a tenure track position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical dental hygiene courses as assigned by Program Director, Department Chair, and/or Dean
- Develop, revise, and implement course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials
- Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic and clinical records
- Supervise students in clinical settings, ensuring patient safety and ethical care
- Participate in curriculum development, faculty calibration, and program assessment activities
- Maintain compliance with CODA, state, and institutional regulations
- Advise and mentor dental hygiene students
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and college service
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical personnel to ensure consistency and program effectiveness
- Participate in student advisement and program recruitment
- Carry out all assigned duties as determined by the Program Director and administration of the institution
- Provide input and assistance for the Program Director during the budget process.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
