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Job Title:  

Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct Instructor PT (VLD)

Agency:

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004039

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$25/HR

Job Description:

Provide direct clinical instruction and supervision to dental hygiene students. Evaluate student performance and assess achievement of clinical competencies. Guide students in providing safe, ethical, and patient-centered care. Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, clinic policies, and professional standards. Assist students in developing critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional behaviors. Maintain accurate student evaluations and clinical records. Participate in faculty meetings, calibration sessions, and professional development activities as required. Collaborate with faculty and staff to support program goals and accreditation standards. Serve as a professional role model for students.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact humanresources@wiregrass.edu to request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Various types of advanced in-field equipment as required by academic program and accreditation standards.

• Working Conditions: Category I - High probability of exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. This is a part-time position,  therefore no overtime can be earned. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene program. Current and valid Georgia Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license. Minimum of three (3) years of clinical dental hygiene experience. Current CPR/BLS certification. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Bachelor's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field. Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience. Local anesthesia certification preferred. Experience with electronic dental records and clinical management software.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary is $25 per hour. This is an adjunct position used on an as needed basis, not to exceed 19 hours per week. No promise of full-time employment exists. No health nor flexible benefits will be provided. This position is funded in whole or in part by Covered by VSU  funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: During the course of employment, incumbents in this position may be required to supervise students at an external clinical site or other medical facility as a condition of employment. Based on this assignment, the incumbent may be required to undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a ten (10) panel drug test BEFORE placement. 

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 18, 2026 or Until Filled

All application packets MUST be completed via Team Georgia Careers at https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment. As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job listing for more details). This posting will be removed from Team Georgia Careers on the date posted above. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (229) 333‐5356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.