Adjunct Instructor - Dentist

Adjunct Instructor - Dentist

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

32406 - Dental Hygiene

$78.62 per hour.

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.).

Adjunct Faculty

Exempt

Temporary

Part-Time

N/A

As Needed

Just Cause

Working with dental hygiene faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff to provide supervision and evaluation of dental hygiene students in pre-clinical and clinical courses, dental radiology, and other dental hygiene courses. The supervising dentist works under the direction of the Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Supervisor. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).

Recent clinical experience.

Must be a DDS/DMD, licensed to practice in Michigan.
Must have a Michigan Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance license.
Must have a current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification.

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Guide, provide feedback, and supervise students who are practicing procedures in laboratory/clinic and off-site settings. Some evening hours may be required.

Evaluate student’s work, advise faculty of students’ laboratory/clinic performance.

Knowledge of course objectives, learning material, and anticipated outcomes for student learning.

Administer and evaluate process evaluations.

Evaluate patients’ needs for clinical services and assist students in developing treatment plans.

Assist with troubleshooting and equipment repair where appropriate.

Remain current in educational methodology including all areas of dental hygiene care, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, infection control, and safety involving hazardous materials, chemicals and radiation. Ensure that safety requirements are in place and safe procedures are being followed.

Maintain accurate student and patient records.

Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.

Assist the Clinic Facilities Coordinator and Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Supervisor as needed.

Reports directly to assigned supervisor.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities, differences,

Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include but are not limited to keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students) and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Knowledge of CDC guidelines, OSHA/MIOSHA regulations, HIPAA and data security.

Communicate easily and accurately with students, faculty, staff, and other individuals.

Demonstrate and assist others effectively in laboratory/clinic practice and procedures.

Plan, organize and make sound judgments and decisions.

Understand and operate all equipment related to appropriate field of expertise.

Work independently on a wide variety of professional tasks.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Certification/License
• Other Additional Document

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).

Transcripts must include: institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

License 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of current DDS/DMD license.

Other 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of current Michigan Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance license.

Certification 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of current CPR certification.

Initial Application Review Date:

January 12, 2026

Yes

Posting Close Date:

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.