Dental Hygienist - Substitute Instructor

Are you looking for a way to stay connected to the dental hygiene community and give back to the profession without a fixed full-time commitment? As a Substitute Dental Hygiene Instructor, you provide the critical continuity our students need when our primary faculty are away. You will step into the classroom or lab to deliver established curriculum, ensuring that our Houston students never miss a beat in their journey toward licensure.

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Location: Houston, TX | Campus: On-Site

Hiring Range: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour

Status: Substitute / As-Needed

 

Professional Summary

Are you looking for a way to stay connected to the dental hygiene community and give back to the profession without a fixed full-time commitment? As a Substitute Dental Hygiene Instructor, you provide the critical continuity our students need when our primary faculty are away. You will step into the classroom or lab to deliver established curriculum, ensuring that our Houston students never miss a beat in their journey toward licensure.

 

Essential Functions

• Instructional Delivery: Prepare and deliver lesson plans that align with course objectives, utilizing active learning methodologies to support student critical thinking.
• Academic Monitoring: Track student progress and intervene if a grade average falls below the 77% minimum requirement.
• Clinical & Lab Supervision: When assigned, provide chairside guidance in preclinical and lab environments, reinforcing didactic principles through hands-on practice.
• Accreditation Support: Assist in curriculum review and the preparation of accreditation reports to maintain program excellence.
• Administrative Integrity: Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and performance in accordance with institutional policies.

 

Who You Are

• An Academic Mentor: You are passionate about dental science and enjoy finding creative ways to explain complex clinical concepts.
• Compliance-Driven: You understand that in an accredited program, meticulous documentation and adherence to safety protocols (OSHA/HIPAA) are non-negotiable.
• A High-Level Communicator: You provide constructive, substantive feedback that encourages student growth and professional development.

 

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Baccalaureate) from a USDE-recognized accredited institution.
• Credentialing: Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental program.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.
• Licensure: Current Texas license and all state-required credentials (including CPR).
• Technical Literacy: Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint/Excel) and Google Workspace.

 

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour.
• Employee referral program.