Clinical Dentist (DDS or DMD) | Dental Hygiene Educator
About the Role:
Our campus-based Dental Hygiene Clinic is seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time Clinical Dentist to play a pivotal role in educating the next generation of dental hygienists. This unique position blends clinical practice with hands-on mentorship. You will provide essential dental services to our community patients while directly supervising, evaluating, and guiding Dental Hygiene students in a dynamic educational clinical setting. Your expertise will ensure students develop exceptional clinical skills and patient care judgment under expert supervision.
Approximately 16 hours per week. Please share your availability when you apply!
Who You Are (Core Competencies):
A Skilled Clinician: You possess strong clinical expertise and a commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care.
A Mentor & Educator: You have a genuine interest in teaching, mentoring students, and fostering a positive learning environment. Prior teaching or supervision experience is a strong asset.
A Collaborative Partner: You excel at teamwork and interprofessional practice, communicating effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
A Calm Leader: You are proficient in clinical supervision and prepared to manage patient care emergencies with confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct oversight, clinical evaluation, and constructive feedback to Dental Hygiene students during patient care activities.
- Conduct comprehensive patient examinations, provide diagnostic evaluations, and prescribe necessary radiographs, medications, and adjunctive procedures in compliance with Washington state regulations.
- Work closely with Dental Hygiene faculty and clinic coordinators to support integrated student learning and skill development.
- Serve as a consulting expert and intervene in complex clinical situations or medical emergencies, ensuring patient safety and optimal care.
- Participate in calibration sessions, faculty meetings, and contribute to program reviews, accreditation activities, and quality assurance initiatives.
- May provide didactic or laboratory instruction as assigned by the Program Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Must be a dentist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a dentist.
- Must hold and maintain current dental licenses, certifications, or other designations and fulfill all continuing education hours, mandated training, and CPR certification as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the field.
- Current knowledge of the specific subjects taught.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, students, and staff.
- Proficient with Google Workplace, Microsoft Office, and other computer applications.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Hiring Range: $57.61 to $74.90
- 401k Eligible
- Paid Time Off (PTO)