Kalamazoo Valley Community College Looking for Dental Hygiene Instructor Full Time

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Posting Number: 00473

Job Title: Dental
Hygiene Instructor

Location: Texas Township Campus

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Pay Rate: Salary range $59,669 – $73,169 per year. Placement is dependent upon education and prior teaching experience
over and beyond the minimum requirements.

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Dental
Hygiene

Job Summary:

Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? Are you an enthusiastic, upbeat
individual who creates positive energy in your environment? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal opportunity
for you.

About Us

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year
college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community
College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.

About the
Opportunity

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Instructor as part of the
college’s Dental Hygiene (DHY) program. Through the DHY program and the DHY onsite
clinic, the individual in this position will provide services to the community and real-world experiences for our students. They will teach
both day and afternoon courses as well as develop and support curriculum and participate in division, departmental and college
activities.

Applicants must be familiar and flexible with a variety of instructional strategies including an ability to utilize
technology-based instruction in the classroom and have an understanding of the community college philosophy.

This position is
contingent upon funding and Board approval.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in an
appropriate field.

Must be conferred prior to date of appointment.

Must have a current Registered Dental Hygienist license
within the State of Michigan or eligible for Michigan licensure.

Michigan dental hygiene certification (or eligible) in local
anesthesia administration and nitrous oxide analgesia administration.

Minimum two (2) years of clinical dental hygiene
experience.

The final candidate will also be expected to meet required standards for immunizations, a criminal background check, and
drug testing.

The successful candidate may be appointed as the Director of the Dental Hygiene program, if qualified. The Commission
on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requires a Master’s Degree to fulfill the Director’s appointment.

Preferred
Qualifications and Experience:

Physical Demands:

Standing for extended periods of time, ability to
utilize indirect vision and tactile sensitivity.

Work Hours: Varies

Posting Date
02/14/2024

Closing Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online
at: jobs.kvcc.edu added to special instructions to applicants

This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority
consideration will be given to applications received by June 2, 2024.

EEO Statement

As an
employer, KVCC encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends
beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities,
circumstances, and characteristics. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please
consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence. Prior to a job offer, candidates
will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required.
Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic
disqualification from an employment opportunity.