Part-time Dental Hygiene Adjunct Clinical Instructor

The ETSU Dental Hygiene Program is seeking registered dental hygienists to provide clinical instruction to dental hygiene students. Openings are available for the days/times listed below: Monday 8:00-12:15 Tuesday 8:00-12:15 Wednesday 8:00-12:15 Thursday 8:00-12:15 Friday 8:00-12:15 Employment is contingent upon student enrollment, program needs, and applicant’s availability on scheduled clinic days each semester.

Program needs may vary each semester, so employment is not guaranteed each semester. This posting may remain open to retain a pool of instructors.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical instruction and supervision for first- and second-year dental hygiene students Participation in faculty meetings and calibration sessions. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene or a related field Graduate of an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program Must be currently licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of Tennessee (or eligible for licensure) Minimum of five years of clinical dental hygiene experience Current CPR certification Willingness to complete continuing education courses in educational methodology Preferred Qualifications Local anesthesia certification Experience with Patterson Eaglesoft Application Instructions Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.

The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. Employment is contingent on a successful background check. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer University Overview East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.

Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.

Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.