Part-time Dental Hygiene Adjunct Clinical Instructor
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ETSU
Johnson City, TN, US
Summary
The instructor will provide clinical supervision and guidance to dental hygiene students within the university clinic. Responsibilities include evaluating patient assessments, supervising procedures such as anesthesia and sealants, and acting as a medical resource during emergencies.
Job Description
The ETSU Dental Hygiene Program is seeking registered dental hygienists to provide clinical instruction to dental hygiene students. Openings are available for the days/times listed below:
- Monday 8:00-12:15
- Tuesday 8:00-12:15
- Wednesday 8:00-12:15
- Thursday 8:00-12:15
- Friday 8:00-12:15
Employment is contingent upon student enrollment, program needs, and applicant’s availability on scheduled clinic days each semester. Program needs may vary each semester, so employment is not guaranteed each semester. This posting may remain open to retain a pool of instructors.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical instruction and supervision for first- and second-year dental hygiene students
Participation in faculty meetings and calibration sessions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene or a related field
- Graduate of an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program
- Must be currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of Tennessee (or eligible for licensure)
- Minimum of five years of clinical dental hygiene experience
- Current CPR certification
- Willingness to complete continuing education courses in educational methodology
Preferred Qualifications
- Local anesthesia certification
- Experience with Patterson Eaglesoft
Application Instructions
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Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
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Employment is contingent on a successful background check.
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
University Overview
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
The department of Media and Communication at East Tennessee State University provides students with the experience to succeed in a myriad of career fields.
Our department focuses on active learning, employment, and providing students with internship opportunities to prepare them for this ever-evolving digital landscape. We bring the real world into the classroom regardless if you are a filmmaker, brand and social media strategist, media content specialist, media analytics professional, journalist, or digital marketing communication professional interested in public relations, advertising or media research. We partner with many local businesses and industries in the area, allowing students to network and gain real world experience.
We operate as a “private school” for a public university price. Our class sizes are small; giving students the attention, focus, and care that is imperative for success. The relationships that you build with your professors and peers will last a lifetime, giving you professional contacts that will help fuel you career.
For more information please visit https://www.etsu.edu/cas/mcom.html
Founded
1911
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Johnson City, Tennessee
The department of Media and Communication at East Tennessee State University provides students with the experience to succeed in a myriad of career fields.
Our department focuses on active learning, employment, and providing students with internship opportunities to prepare them for this ever-evolving digital landscape. We bring the real world into the classroom regardless if you are a filmmaker, brand and social media strategist, media content specialist, media analytics professional, journalist, or digital marketing communication professional interested in public relations, advertising or media research. We partner with many local businesses and industries in the area, allowing students to network and gain real world experience.
We operate as a “private school” for a public university price. Our class sizes are small; giving students the attention, focus, and care that is imperative for success. The relationships that you build with your professors and peers will last a lifetime, giving you professional contacts that will help fuel you career.
For more information please visit https://www.etsu.edu/cas/mcom.html
Founded
1911
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Johnson City, Tennessee
