Faculty, Dental Hygiene Program (temporary)
Position Title
Faculty, Dental Hygiene Program (temporary)
Position Type
Classification
Faculty
Department
Allied Health
Division
Discipline
Dental Hygiene
Work Schedule
This is a temporary full-time faculty position. Assignment is 166 days over the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters with an expectation of regular campus presence. Work may require day and/or evening hours at various locations.
Position Summary
Kellogg Community College is recruiting for a dynamic highly motivated individual with strong teaching skills to assume the role of temporary faculty for the Dental Hygiene Program for the 2025-2026 academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). This person must meet the qualifications for "Instructor" set forth by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) by the hire date of August, 2025.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provide instruction in the classroom, lab and virtual environments,
• Participate in planning and executing the clinical education component of the program,
• Maintain current and relevant curriculum content, design, assessment, and delivery,
• Engage with administration in program and budgetary strategic planning, and
• Actively participate to assure continued program accreditation standards and program effectiveness benchmarks are met.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the community college role in the educational continuum, as well as for the student population needs we serve. A holistic and forward-thinking approach with a keen ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships, strategically think and successfully implement change are requirements of the person who will assume this temporary faculty role for the College. This is a full-time, temporary faculty position reporting to the Director of the Dental Hygiene Program.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek Michigan, a community of about 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources, and learning opportunities provide a wonderful foundation for those who call Battle Creek home. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes driving distance to Kalamazoo, 60 minutes to Grand Rapids and Lansing, within 3 hours of Detroit, Chicago, and Indianapolis.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:
• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area, classroom and presentation venues, and public dental clinic. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in dental hygiene, allied health, or related field.
• Graduate of a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Two or more (2+) years of work experience in clinical dental hygiene.
• Current state of Michigan license, certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration, and dental hygiene (RDH) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the time of application.
• CPR certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or BLS for Health Care Providers from the American Red Cross. (Please attach certification at time of application.)
Preferred but not Required
• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, preferably in dental hygiene, allied health, or related field.
• Community college or associate degree level teaching experience in Dental Hygiene or related subjects.
• Experience in educational program leadership.
• Experience with educational program accreditation.
• Experience with instructional design/assessment and methods.
• Experience with instructional technology.
• Experience with educational learning management system (LMS) platforms.
• Engagement in professional/community service activities.
• Documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignment.
• Experienced in clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination.
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology.
Proposed Salary
According to the current Kellogg Faculty Association (KFA) contract agreement, commensurate with education and experience. The current salary scales can be found at: https://kellogg.edu/about/departments/hr/employment-opportunities/
Special Instructions to Applicants
At this time, this position is open to both internal and external applicants. To be considered, all required materials (resume, cover letter, copy of unofficial transcript indicating the name of the institution on it and a copy of current licenses) must be submitted no later than Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EDT, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail [email protected].
To view the full job posting & to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6248014
Projected Hire Date
08/15/2025
External Posting Date
05/21/2025
External Closing Date
06/11/2025
External Closing Time
9:00 am EDT
Internal Posting Date
05/21/2025
Internal Closing Date
06/11/2025
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