Part-Time Faculty Pool - Dental Hygiene F

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Shoreline CC Dental Hygine - UW School of Dentistry, WA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00725
Department: Health Occupations
Division: Dental Hygiene
Opening Date: 05/06/2025

Position Summary
• UPDATED REQUIREMENTS*
Salary: $16,218 - $20,575 / quarter base depending on experience & education (this position is eligible for additional High Demand Supplemental Salary)

(Per quarter salary calculation: Base multiplied by class load %, ex.: $20,575 base * 50% teaching load = approx. $10,287.50)
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JOB SUMMARY
The Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program is located at the University of Washington School of Dentistry (1959 NW Pacific Street, Seattle WA 98195) and has the following features:

Nationally accredited: Accreditation by American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

Faculty experts: Instructors have a combined 200+ years of experience working as hygienists and dentists

Hands-on training: Students gain real-world clinical experience at the at the University of Washington School of Dentistry

Cohort learning: Students build a lasting network with a tight-knit peer group of trainees
Scholarships: Program-specific funding available through the

Comprehensive experience: UW School of Dentistry partnership ensures hard-to-get pediatric dental experience

The work duties of the Dental Hygiene Instructors may include clinical and pre-clinical courses including teaching skills in local anesthesia, restorative dentistry and radiology. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate may advise students, assist with assessment of current instructional methods, develop programs and curricula, and participate in Shoreline governance, department, division and campus-related professional activities. See complete course descriptions
Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:
Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution.
Four (4) years patient care experience as a dental hygienist (post graduation).
Experience with Microsoft Office programs, learning management systems, and other appropriate instructional clinical technologies, including Electronic Health Records and HIPAA.
Current license to practice as a dental hygienist in Washington State.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of Dental Hygiene
Adapting to a variety of teaching situations, including working effectively in both the classroom and other teaching environments and an ability/willingness to teach in more than one area of the program curriculum
Experience with or willingness to gain experience with teaching and developing coursework online
Effective oral/written communication with individuals at all levels inside and outside the College
Developing/modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently
Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Handling difficult of sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within legal guidelines
Incorporating a variety of creative teaching methods to address different learning styles
Relating and inspiring students, ranging from reaching out to those students in need of help to challenging the best students
Conditions of Employment

Physical Work Environment:
Work is usually performed in a clinic, laboratory or classroom space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Instructors use appropriate PPE as well as computers and media equipment in the work environment.

Terms of Employment/Salary:
This is a part-time, non-tenured, quarter-to-quarter assignment. Salary is dependent upon the number of contact hours for this assignment as provided in the agreement with the Shoreline Community College Federation of Teachers. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.
Required Materials
To be considered for this position, please submit the following: NEOGOV online application
Current resume
Cover letter describing how your knowledge, skills, and experiences relate to the needs of the position
Transcripts documenting degrees earned and relevant coursework (official transcripts/licenses required upon hire)
Please Note: Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application
If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email (or phone) to the contact information listed in your application (make sure to check spam/junk folders)

Other Conditions:

Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit:

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at .

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Shoreline CC does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. This position is overtime exempt.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.

Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.

Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
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