Dental Hygiene Instructor

Job Summary

Provides didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction for dental hygiene students preparing to be licensed professionals. We offer an evidence-based educational foundation connecting theory and practice. We are seeking a dental hygiene educator who can translate their background, education, and experience into an engaging learning environment in both the classroom and lab/clinical setting. The incumbent will be working a 9-month contract.

Applicants: Please attach a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements and the desired/preferred qualifications and a current CV.

This position's start date is January 1st, 2026.

What We OfferAt the College of Eastern Idaho, we're dedicated to providing open access to affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of our students, regional employers, and the community. To support our dedicated faculty and staff, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees:

Affordable Health Plans: With three medical plan options, you can select healthcare coverage that best meets your needs. See rates here .

Supporting Work-Life Balance: Earn sick leave with no accrual limit starting day one. Staff accrue vacation leave starting at 15 days a year with a tiered system (Faculty excluded from vacation leave).

Retirement Savings: Faculty and exempt staff are enrolled in the Fidelity 401 (a)plan. Non-exempt or vested employees are enrolled in the PERSI base plan. View contribution rates here .

Life Insurance: no-cost coverage for you and your dependents with the option to add more.

Educational Savings: Significant tuition fee discounts for qualifying employees and their dependents.

Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy local discounts on cell plans, movie tickets, gyms, and more.

We value your contributions and are committed to your well-being and success. Visit our Benefits Guide for more information: Benefits Guide Typical Job Functions

Utilizes expertise to provide instruction to students in assigned dental hygiene courses and develops related instructional materials (such as syllabi, lectures, course materials, evaluation tools, classroom activities, and others).

Teaches courses in the approved curriculum using teaching methods that support the success of all students.

Continually develops expertise in the field and in teaching through professional development.

Participates regularly in department meetings and in department responsibilities such as budgets, schedules, articulation agreements, program reviews, program assessment, curricula development, external partnerships, and staffing.

Contributes to program accreditation tasks.

Participates in accreditation processes as well as college, division, and department committees and meetings.

Participates in college-wide accreditation tasks.

Participates in statewide, college-level, and program-level planning and curriculum development

Ensures dental hygiene course, program, and institutional assessments and reviews are completed and submitted by appropriate deadlines.

Participates in dental hygiene advisory committees.

Serves as a student advisor for dental hygiene students.

Participates in recruiting activities for the program.

Monitors patient care to ensure that patients receive safe and appropriate care.

Evaluates student performance using varied evaluation methods and maintains accurate and confidential student records.

Monitors student, patient and instructor compliance with clinical policies and procedures.

Assists with orientation, calibration, and supervision of part-time clinical instructors.

Develops and maintains good relationships with community stakeholders and other dental hygiene program faculty statewide.

Maintains consistent office hours.

Keeps faculty file complete including license renewals, vaccination records, certifications, and continuing education requirements.

Manages Dental Hygiene Clinic operations, as assigned, which may include opening and closing responsibilities, inventory, replenishing supplies, managing equipment maintenance/repairs, and enforcing safety procedures for students and patients in the clinic.

Attends in-service meetings, Assessment Tuesday, and faculty meetings each semester.

Attends graduation ceremonies.

Participates on campus committees as needed.

Works collaboratively with other dental programs to coordinate course schedules, clinical schedules, and equipment needs.

Maintains collegiality with others in the department, division, and college.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's Degree from an accredited institution

Graduate of a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

Active Dental Hygiene License

3-5 years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist

1-3 years teaching experience (in dental or dental hygiene education)

Experience with dental software

Evidence of active and continuous professional development

Active membership in professional dental hygiene association/s

Incumbent must reside in the State of Idaho (Currently CEI does not sponsor H-1B Visas)

Additional Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in Dental Hygiene (or closely related field)

More than 3 years teaching experience in dental hygiene education programs

Demonstrated leadership experience

Experience in community or public health and/or teledentistry

Project management experience with priorities and deadlines

Demonstrated experience/participation in CODA accreditation processes and site visits

Experience with original research, publications, presentations, and/or grantsmanship

A Doctoral degree (preferably in a health related discipline)

Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand and often uses repetitive hand motions.
Onsite work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours.

Background Investigations:
Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225: Background Checks

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations.