What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Dental Hygiene position at Wharton County Junior College?
Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton County Junior College
Salary: $57,804.00 - $71,221.00 Annually
Job Type: Faculty Full Time
Job Number: 2406 F 023
Location: Wharton, TX
Department: Vocational Instruction's Area
Closing: 5/27/2026 10:00 AM Central
General Description
Pay for this position is based on a 10.5 month contract working Fall and Spring semesters, beginning August 2026.
The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students.
Requirements
This position requires a Master's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program. This position also requires a background in education (instructional experience) and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals (administrative experience and professional experience in clinical practice). This position requires a valid, unencumbered dental hygiene license (TX license preferred) and a minimum of three years relevant work experience. This position is required to meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accrediting agencies for individual programs. A criminal background check is required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:
- Copy of college transcript documenting a Master's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining all Dental Hygiene work and/or teaching experience
- Copy of valid, unencumbered Dental Hygienist license (TX license preferred)
- Cover letter outlining interest in position
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcjc/jobs/5333746/instructor-of-dental-hygiene
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Salary : $57,804 - $71,221