Dental Hygiene Instructor, Oral Pathology

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value.

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College. As a learning-centered community, we value the
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promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational
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serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics
of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We
honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach Oral Pathology (DEN206) to first year dental hygiene
students. This course incorporates knowledge of general and oral
pathology, comprehensive oral examination procedures, recognition
of deviations from the normal, and the clinical aspects of
pathological processes affecting the patient as a whole and the
oral cavity. This is a 2-credit course to be taught in the Spring
2027 semester on Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:50 AM.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Massachusetts Dental / Dental Hygiene License.
• Teaching experience in a college setting or equivalent.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Earned DDS or DMD or earned master's degree in dental hygiene

or related field.

• Ability to create a classroom environment that supports

learning.

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience teaching Oral Pathology in a community

college setting.

• Evidence of current teaching methodologies, including

experiences with media, innovative use of evolving instructional
technologies in the classroom, and the use of learning management
systems such as Moodle.

• Skill in implementing active and collaborative learning

strategies.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are
encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how
their background and experience have prepared them with the
equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION : Anticipated starting salary - Step I DCE Pay
Scale (currently $3,024 for 2-credit course). Clinical/lab content
will be paid at hourly rate, pursuant to the relevant contract.
Part-time, non-benefited DCE/MCCC Unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed
upon receipt.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on
Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget
appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry
Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal
Offender Record Information) and national background
checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have
unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age,
veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual
orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other
applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits
sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or
complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or
sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative
Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against
Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or
the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil
Rights.

Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN
ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY
NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity
to upload required documents : a cover
letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the
position and resume (failure to submit requested
documents may result in disqualification). Please note that
finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current
professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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