Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $44 per hour
Posted: 10/21/2025
Category: Dental Hygienists and Assistants
Job Title: Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct Faculty Pool
Location: Howard Community College (HCC)

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is a dynamic, inclusive institution dedicated to excellence in education and professional development. Recognized as a Great College to Work For for 12 consecutive years (2009–2020), HCC provides a collaborative environment where faculty and staff thrive while supporting a diverse student community.

At HCC, we believe in empowering our employees to grow and succeed—because no matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Summary

The Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct Faculty position is a part-time, semester-based teaching role within the Dental Hygiene Program. Clinical adjunct instructors guide and support dental hygiene students through laboratory and clinical instruction, ensuring they develop the technical and professional competencies needed for success in the field.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Status: Part-Time
Hours per Week: 25–30
Work Schedule: Monday–Wednesday
Compensation: $44.00 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and laboratory instruction to dental hygiene students.

• Review patient medical histories and provide medical/dental referrals when necessary.

• Evaluate patient charting for restorative needs and radiographs for potential pathology.

• Assist students in maintaining accurate and complete patient records.

• Serve as a subject resource for oral pathology and clinical procedures.

• Participate in lab instruction for radiology, dental materials, or oral anatomy as assigned.

• Advise and support students academically, tracking progress toward course objectives.

• Submit evaluations, reports, and documentation accurately and on time.

• Attend departmental, calibration, and program meetings.

• Maintain professional conduct and positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with a Master’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from a regionally accredited institution.
  OR

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene with five or more years of clinical experience.

• Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience.

• Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience preferred.

• Licensed to practice dental hygiene in the State of Maryland.

• Authorized to administer local anesthesia and monitor nitrous oxide per Maryland law.

• Familiarity with ADA Accreditation Standards and Maryland dental hygiene regulations.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Current dental radiology license.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching experience in higher education with knowledge of educational theory and practice.

• Experience in curriculum development and accreditation procedures for dental hygiene programs.

• Chairside assisting, infection control, sterilization, dental radiology, and laboratory techniques.

• Experience using Dentrix dental software and Dexis digital radiography.

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) background is a plus.

• Member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, written, and communication skills.

• Excellent advising and counseling abilities.

• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

• Team-oriented approach with a commitment to collaboration.

• Knowledge of current dental hygiene practices and continuing education requirements.

Physical Demands

This position requires frequent standing, walking, and manual dexterity to perform dental demonstrations and laboratory activities.

Division: Teaching and Learning (NEW)

Department: Health, Science & Technology (HST)
Posting Number: NB071P
Vacancies: 1
Best Consideration Date: 08/31/2025
Job Open Date: 01/21/2025
Continuous Recruitment: Yes

Application Instructions

• Complete the HCC Employment Application in full; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• This position requires a pre-employment criminal background check.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

• HCC does not sponsor work visas.

• Employees must reside in Maryland or a contiguous state (Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania).

• Candidates must relocate at their own expense if offered the position.

To apply, visit:  https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/4859

Equal Opportunity Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application or interview process may contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100 for confidential support.

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