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Part-Time Faculty Supervising Dentist, Dental Hygiene and Assisting

Mott Community College · United States
Deadline
Apr 08, 2027
Closing in 171 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full or part time
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Posted Oct 10, 2026

About the role

Part-Time Faculty Supervising Dentist, Dental Hygiene and Assisting

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Posting Details

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

Position Information
Posting Number 09-2026
Position Title Part-Time Faculty Supervising Dentist, Dental Hygiene and Assisting
Employee Group PT Faculty
Starting Salary $1,158
Compensation Details To view the benefits summary, go to
PT Faculty Benefits Summary
Position Summary Information
Position Summary Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:
  • Professional development
  • Curriculum Development
  • Collegial Responsibilities
  • Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
  • Communication
  • Safety

Specific Teaching Assignment:Faculty member will be responsible for supervising classes in the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs. Provides supervision and direction for the clinical activities within the dental programs. Is a professional resource for clinical faculty, staff and students. Provides instruction through a variety of teaching methods in the clinic for clinical courses. Assures that students progressing through the courses have learning opportunities directed toward accomplishment of behavioral objectives of the curriculum.
  • Reviews and evaluates medical histories of patients to determine appropriateness as clinical patients.
  • Provides temporary dental services to patients experiencing sudden problems.
  • Evaluates, with the Dental Hygiene instructor, the clinical performance of students and provides appropriate feedback on their functioning.
  • Conducts monitors and evaluates clinical radiographic procedures in accordance with program philosophy, objectives and procedures.
  • Recommends to program coordinator appropriate learning experiences including equipment, supplies, and patient care situations are available for student use.
  • Provides supervision of student practice in the clinical setting to assure patient and student safety and to prevent unsafe practices by students.
  • Recommends to Program Coordinator, grading policies and procedures with other program faculty to assure students attain a minimum safe level of practice to be successful.
  • Serves as a positive, professional role model for students.

Supervisory Responsibility:Faculty are sometimes called upon to perform quasi-supervisory responsibilities. Assumes legal responsibility for supervision of all dental clinical activities. Interacts with the support specialist for the dental programs regarding clinic supplies and equipment and with the dental office secretary on office support activities and patient schedules.
Minimum Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  1. Graduate of a dentistry program with a DDS (Doctor in Dental Science) from an accredited institution.
  2. At least one course in educational methodology or a similar course.
  3. Three years of recent, full-time, relevant clinical experience in dentistry.
  4. Current Michigan Licensure as a Dentist (DDS) or eligibility to obtain Michigan dentistry licensure prior to start date.
  5. Possess knowledge of the specific subjects to be taught, with background in educational methodology.
  6. Evidence of continuing professional development.
  7. Demonstrates excellent human relations skills.
  8. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
  9. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
  10. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  11. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
  12. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  13. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
  14. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to help plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.
* A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
  1. Teaching or Dental Supervision experience at community college level.
  2. Familiarity with use of computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, competency-based instruction and modularized courseware.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
  1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
  2. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
  3. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
  4. S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
  5. If applicable, must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the dental industry. Must be able to handle and mix compounds or chemicals properly and safely and to wear appropriate latex, vinyl or latex-free gloves and other personal protective equipment.
Work Schedule Hours/Schedule:The part-time teaching assignment for this position varies from semester to semester, with a maximum of 29 weekly clock hours per semester.Faculty are required to make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.
Unique Aspects of Job:Fast-paced environment interacting with multi-cultural students with varied educational backgrounds. This position is in a program that receives funding from the Perkins grant; therefore, incumbents must maintain their licensure as a condition of employment. In addition, for clinical requirements, incumbents must keep their health records updated, which includes required immunizations and annual TB testing, as well as CPR/BCLS certifications.
Additional Information Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.

Visa sponsorship is not available.
Additional Application Deadline Information The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Application Deadline
Equal Opportunity Summary As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn of this position?
    • CareerBuilder website
    • Chronicle of Higher Education website
    • HigherEdJobs website
    • Mott website
    • MI-HERC website
    • MLive website
    • Monster website
    • Professional Association website**
    • Professional Publication website**
    • Other website**
    • Newspaper**
    • Professional Publication**
    • Email notification from Mott Human Resources
    • Notified by current or former Mott employee**
    • Other**
  2. * **Please provide specific name of person or source below:

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a Graduate of a dentistry program with a DDS (Doctor in Dental Science) from an accredited institution.
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have three years of recent, full-time, relevant clinical experience in dentistry?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have a current Michigan Licensure as a Dentist (DDS) or eligibility to obtain Michigan dentistry licensure prior to start date?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  2. Licenses/Certifications

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