Supplemental Instructor - Dental Hygiene

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Supplemental Instructor - Dental Hygiene who will be all-in on our mission and who will provide hands-on training, guidance, and supervision to dental hygiene students during clinical sessions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental hygiene practice, excellent communication skills, and a passion for educating the next generation of dental hygiene students.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

EXPERIENCE

Required: Three (3) years of recent clinical dental hygiene experience.

Preferred: Proficiency in dental hygiene software, electronic health records, and digital radiography systems.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Required: Graduate from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Current and unencumbered license to practice dental hygiene in Texas.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise students during clinical sessions, ensuring proper techniques, safety, and ethics.
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance student clinical skills.
• Collaborate with program faculty to design and update curriculum content.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of clinical assessments and evaluations.
• Instruct and assess students in lab, preclinical and clinical settings.
• Maintain student progress records.
• Contribute to student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance the effectiveness of the dental hygiene program.
• Participate in community outreach and engagement activities to promote the program and profession.
• Contribute to the assessment and accreditation process of the dental hygiene program.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in using dental technology.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing educational methodologies and incorporate technology into teaching practices.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with students, colleagues, and patients.
• Ability to stay informed about industry trends, new techniques, and emerging technologies in dental hygiene.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 10 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: Extended periods of standing while supervising students, moving around the clinic area to observe and assist, bending, reaching, and using hands for tasks, precise manual dexterity for demonstrations, keen visual acuity for assessment, occasional lifting of materials and equipment.

Working Environment: The role requires a willingness to work flexibly and involves conducting clinical instruction with the dental hygiene clinic at Amarillo College; interactions occur within a collaborative environment involving students, patients, faculty, and staff. Adherence to infection control and safety protocols is essential, following standard precautions and institutional policies.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.