Des Moines Area Community College

Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Location
Ankeny, IA
Pay
$1,123 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 28, 2026

About this position

Campus: Ankeny Campus, IA Job Number: 26-ADJ69 Employment Date: Fall Semester 2026 Job Category: Adjunct Faculty Application & Position Contact Information Johanna Land at (515) 964-6309 or jlland@dmacc.edu. Salary Information: $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH). Job Summary Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor to teach various Dental Hygiene courses. Days and times to be determined. Essential Functions Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment. Required Qualifications Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene and Bachelor's degree. 3 years non-teaching related clinical work experience. Registered Dental Hygienist or ability to obtain Iowa Dental Hygienist license prior to start of employment. BLS CPR Certified Healthcare Provider. DDS or DMD. Registered Dentist. Desired Qualifications Master's degree in a related field or current enrollment in a related master's degree program. 3 years non-teaching related clinical work experience, to teach in Didactic courses in DHY. Teaching experience. Please attach Associate and Bachelor's transcripts in documents section of application. Work Schedule: Days and times to be determined. Open Until Filled: Yes Application Instructions This Vacancy Requires: A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or "See Resume" will not be accepted. Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable). Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu. *The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

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