9 Month Faculty of Dental Hygiene

Title: 9 Month Faculty of Dental Hygiene

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: The salary range for the position is $52,905.00- $102,591.00 per year to be commensurate with education and experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Laurel Ridge Community College (Laurel Ridge) seeks applicants for a full-time, 9-month faculty position beginning in January 2027 to provide leadership and instruction for the Dental Hygiene program. Reporting to the Local Site Coordinator/Program Lead, the successful candidate will serve as the Clinical Coordinator, working with constituents from across the college and community to help shape the direction and future of the program. As a member of the faculty, the candidate will use multiple methods of instruction, assessment results and appropriate instructional technologies to engage students in learning and self-development activities geared toward student success, retention, and completion.

The candidate will teach in the dental hygiene didactic, clinic and lab courses, which may be in a variety of formats and lengths and will facilitate student learning and development activities outside the classroom (e.g., Clinical experiences, clubs, experiences for students in the community, etc.). The candidate will work to strengthen and expand relationships and partnerships with K-12, higher education, industry, and community organizations in support of the college mission, vision, and values. We are looking for a faculty member with demonstrated commitment to excellence in service, innovation, student success, and integrity in the performance of job duties. May be assigned to teach at all Laurel Ridge locations as well as evening and/or weekend classes.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for the position is $52,905.00- $102,591.00 per year to be commensurate with education and experience. The position is a 9 month faculty role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov and www.vccs.edu

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

• Educational requirements from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited institution:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

• A Bachelor’s degree in any field AND an Associate’s degree in dental hygiene with two or more years experience
• Currently holds, or eligible for a Virginia dental hygiene license and certification in the delivery of local anesthesia
• Current or achieved by the hire date: CPR certification in basic life support for the healthcare provider
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to hold membership in the American Dental Hygiene Association

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited institution
• Experience helping students develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of students in the clinical dental hygiene setting.
• Experience creating community connections and fostering experiential learning opportunities.
• Experience in holding a clinical coordinator’s position in an educational setting
• Knowledge in maintaining and repairing dental equipment
• Knowledge of ordering and tracking supplies, program clinical budget management.
• Knowledge of methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of students
• Have knowledge of the Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygiene Association
• Continuing Education hours from a CODA approved vendor in Instructional Methodology