What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor position at EWU School of Business?
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Position Title Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor Posting Number 2025002P
Position Information
Working Title Classification Code 9001 RCW Exemption Criteria No Exemption EWU Position Number N/A CUPA Code No Match FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit None % Full Time 50% Salary / Wage Range HRYNS Salary Information
$35/hour with bachelors in Dental Hygiene and registered hygienist in WA
$40/hour with bachelors in Dental Hygiene and a masters in related field and registered hygienist in WA
May become eligible for benefits after 6 months.
Anticipated Start Date ASAP Term of Appointment Academic year - early August through end of June Location Spokane, WA County Spokane Project Description
Primary Responsibilities Of The Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor Are
Project Duration Academic year: early August through end of June Background Check Yes - Both
Position Details
Job Summary
Primary responsibilities of the dental hygiene clinical instructor are:
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
Equal Opportunity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment as a Part-time Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor does not confer any right to subsequent appointment.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Sponsorship not available for this position at this time.
Physical Demands
Optional: Contact Sheryl Denney in Human Resource Services at sdenney@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.
Pre-Placement Physical Hearing Test Medical Monitoring Post Hire Protective Equipment Required Qualifications
Ability to work independently
Ability to work collaboratively
Work Schedule Type Other Work Schedule
Shifts: AM shift is from 7:45am-12pm, PM shift goes from 1pm-5pm.
Please let us know your availability in your cover letter.
Tuesday and Wednesday assistance is especially needed at this time.
Posting Date 09/30/2025 Open Until Further Notice Yes Closing Date Screening to Begin Immediately Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for appointment as a Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor, your application must be complete and submitted through the online jobs portal (https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu).
Uploaded Applications Must Include
Job Duties
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Posting Details
Position Title Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor Posting Number 2025002P
Position Information
Working Title Classification Code 9001 RCW Exemption Criteria No Exemption EWU Position Number N/A CUPA Code No Match FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit None % Full Time 50% Salary / Wage Range HRYNS Salary Information
$35/hour with bachelors in Dental Hygiene and registered hygienist in WA
$40/hour with bachelors in Dental Hygiene and a masters in related field and registered hygienist in WA
May become eligible for benefits after 6 months.
Anticipated Start Date ASAP Term of Appointment Academic year - early August through end of June Location Spokane, WA County Spokane Project Description
Primary Responsibilities Of The Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor Are
- Interact with the students and patients for the benefit of the patient’s oral health care.
- Provide written and oral feedback to students, evaluating their clinical performance in an objective and positive manner.
- Assist students in supervising clinic check in and check out procedures in a timely manner.
- Model professionalism in all manners of conduct and presentation.
- Follow the same requirements for dress code, piercings, hair, shoes, PPE, etc. as the students in the course they are instructing.
- Be familiar with clinic course syllabi, particularly with regards to clinic requirements by accepting enrollment and reviewing documents in appropriate CANVAS courses.
- Use CANVAS learning management system for student assessment and grading.
- Be knowledgeable of the content in the Clinic Policies and Procedures Manual, providing suggestions for future editions of the manual.
- Be prompt in attending assigned clinical sessions.
- Be responsible for planning and implementing assigned stations for clinic workshops.
- Attend regularly scheduled faculty in-service meetings.
- Regularly receive training in educational methodologies.
Project Duration Academic year: early August through end of June Background Check Yes - Both
Position Details
Job Summary
Primary responsibilities of the dental hygiene clinical instructor are:
- Interact with the students and patients for the benefit of the patient’s oral health care.
- Provide written and oral feedback to students, evaluating their clinical performance in an objective and positive manner.
- Assist students in supervising clinic check in and check out procedures in a timely manner.
- Model professionalism in all manners of conduct and presentation.
- Follow the same requirements for dress code, piercings, hair, shoes, PPE, etc. as the students in the course they are instructing.
- Be familiar with clinic course syllabi, particularly with regards to clinic requirements by accepting enrollment and reviewing documents in appropriate CANVAS courses.
- Use CANVAS learning management system for student assessment and grading.
- Be knowledgeable of the content in the Clinic Policies and Procedures Manual, providing suggestions for future editions of the manual.
- Be prompt in attending assigned clinical sessions.
- Be responsible for planning and implementing assigned stations for clinic workshops.
- Attend regularly scheduled faculty in-service meetings.
- Regularly receive training in educational methodologies.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
Equal Opportunity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment as a Part-time Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor does not confer any right to subsequent appointment.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Sponsorship not available for this position at this time.
Physical Demands
Optional: Contact Sheryl Denney in Human Resource Services at sdenney@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.
Pre-Placement Physical Hearing Test Medical Monitoring Post Hire Protective Equipment Required Qualifications
- Meet annual continuing education requirements for re-licensure (i.e. 15 hours continuing education/year). Provide instruction utilizing current scientific methods and principles.
- Maintain current certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (at least every two years), providing the operations manager with a copy of the certification.
- Maintain current Washington State Dental Hygiene license, providing the operations manager with a copy of the license.
- Document compliance with hepatitis B vaccination or sign a declination form.
- Document yearly tuberculosis skin testing or sign a declination form.
- Minimum BA in Dental Hygiene.
- Maintain current membership in one’s professional association (i.e. American -Dental Hygienists’ Association, American Dental Association)
Ability to work independently
Ability to work collaboratively
Work Schedule Type Other Work Schedule
Shifts: AM shift is from 7:45am-12pm, PM shift goes from 1pm-5pm.
Please let us know your availability in your cover letter.
Tuesday and Wednesday assistance is especially needed at this time.
Posting Date 09/30/2025 Open Until Further Notice Yes Closing Date Screening to Begin Immediately Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for appointment as a Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor, your application must be complete and submitted through the online jobs portal (https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu).
Uploaded Applications Must Include
- Cover Letter stating your qualifications and your interest in the position
- Updated Resume
Job Duties
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other Document #1
Salary : $35 - $40