Instructor of Dental Hygiene

Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $57,804.00 - $71,221.00 Annually

Job Type: Faculty Full Time

Job Number: 2406 F 023

Location: Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX

Department: Vocational Instruction's Area

Closing: 5/27/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

Pay for this position is based on a 10.5 month contract working Fall and Spring semesters, beginning August 2026.

The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students.

Requirements

This position requires a Master's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program. This position also requires a background in education (instructional experience) and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals (administrative experience and professional experience in clinical practice). This position requires a valid, unencumbered dental hygiene license (TX license preferred) and a minimum of three years relevant work experience. This position is required to meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accrediting agencies for individual programs. A criminal background check is required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

• Copy of college transcript documenting a Master's degree or higher and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining all Dental Hygiene work and/or teaching experience

• Copy of valid, unencumbered Dental Hygienist license (TX license preferred)

• Cover letter outlining interest in position All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/7148194

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