Full-Time Instructor Dental Assisting Certificate Program HV-FAC-8355

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies for the Fall 2025 semester on the Faculty staff of Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York.

Department: Dental Hygiene

Full-Time Instructor Dental Assisting Certificate Program HV-FAC-8355
(Position Is a full-time Tenure track Position) Fall 2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors' degree; candidate must possess a current New York State License as a Registered Dental Assistant. Excellent oral and written communication skills; professional teaching experience is necessary to facilitate program goals and objectives; minimum of two years teaching experience with emphasis in practice management procedures; computer-based instruction is essential. Three years current clinical practice experience. Must be current member of their professional Dental Assisting Association; have current CPR certification/Healthcare Provider; experience with development and implementation of dental assisting coursework, faculty calibration methodology, recruitment initiatives, teaching methodology, and curriculum management development is preferred.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The full-time instructor - Dental Assisting reports to the Department Chairperson of Dental Hygiene and performs the following duties:

* Distance Learning Instruction, which may include but not limited to patient care, radiology, dental materials and sterilization and dental office procedures.
* Assist in coordinating clinical internships.
* Evaluates students' performance.
* Participation and coordination of department academic /remediation and retention initiatives.
* Participation in student advisement.
* Performs faculty duties as specified by the Faculty Collective Bargaining agreement.
* Participation in all aspects of faculty calibration, curriculum management, development and program review requirements and projects.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Hygiene Department Chairperson related to the support of the Dental Hygiene Department.
* Participates in staff meetings and staff development activities.
* Participation on departmental, division wide, and college wide committees for the purpose of building community and fulfilling aspirations of professional development is encouraged and supported.

The Salary for Fall 2025 academic year position is $52,500.00. Position will begin 9/2/2025.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee's spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you're employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply before the close date of May 25, 2025.

Hudson Valley Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer