Dental Therapy - Associate Faculty Pool

The Opportunity:Do you have a passion and interest in diminishing oral health disparities in underserved communities Are you currently in the field of Dental Health or Dental Therapy and interested in transitioning your career to an education program preparing the next generation of Dental Therapists Skagit Valley College is accepting applications for associate faculty to teach for the Dental Therapy EducationDepartment. The purpose of posting this position is to build a pool of qualified instructors interested in teachingDental Therapy. This Associate Faculty position will instruct students seeking their degree in Dental Health.

The dxxaybus (pronounced dahhiyabuusthe Lushootseed Tribe word for place of smiles) Dental Therapy at SVC was developed in partnership with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. The program will work with tribal and underserved communities to diminish health disparities and increase access to oral healthcare through training and employment of Dental Therapists. SVC educational programs are designed to meet community needs and create a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching quality scholarship a diverse learning environment equitable access and educational achievement for all students.

Under the supervision of the dxxaybus Dental Therapy Program Director associate faculty are responsible for developing planning organizing directing and integrating the didactic preclinical clinical training and applicable community outreach activities in coordination with other program faculty. This position provides didactic and/or clinical oral health instructions to Dental Therapy students. This position will also perform clinical services for patients as well as clinical supervision of Dental Therapy trainees at SVC clinical site facilities and during the community rotations. This position will have the opportunity to collaborate with other dxxaybus Dental Therapy personnel when coordinating Dental Therapy Program activities while supporting the activities of the dxxaybus Dental Therapy Program Director and the other supporting faculty as assigned.

As a new faculty role in the dental therapy program within the first six months to a year you will have the opportunity to form relationships with dxxaybus partners and SVC staff and faculty across the District. You will be engaged in assisting with the coordination planning evaluation modification and implementation of the education program in collaboration with SVC faculty Dental Therapy partners and the Program Director. This may include curriculum development accreditation activities and participating in hiring functions for new faculty and staff for the program. Pending final accreditation from CODA (Commission of Dental Accreditation) the program plans to graduate its first class in Spring 2025 and will include didactic and preclinical training at the Mount Vernon campus of SVC clinical training at the Swinomish Dental Clinic in La Conner various community rotations and concludes with a 14week preceptorship experience at sites sponsoring students.

This position is based primarily at the Mount Vernon Campus; however the incumbent will be colocated at the Swinomish Dental Clinic in La Conner and will travel between sites and/or to other locations across the state.

Please note that this posting is reviewed and hired on a quarterbyquarter basis. Candidates will be directly contacted by the department as employment opportunities arise.

The Location:Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Upper Skagit Indian Tribe Samish Indian Nation Nooksack Indian Tribe and SaukSuiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver BC SVC is never far from worldclass outdoor recreation urban arts scenes and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island and centers in Friday Harbor a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Mission:Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational personal and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision:The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is studentcentered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

Clinical Instruction Responsibility

• Serve as faculty at SVC providing daytoday guidance to assigned dxxaybusDental Therapy instructors and administrative staff; instruct and oversee trainees; and provide technical support as required;
• Provide classroom and/or online instruction in didactic and clinical oral health in Dental Therapy;
• Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching;
• Fulfill faculty responsibilities in accordance with the negotiated agreement and Skagit Valley College policies;
• Conduct ongoing development assessment and revision of curriculum that reflects innovative and inclusive pedagogy and advances in the field of Dental Therapy;
• Participate in and develop clinical calibration exercises for all program faculty and preceptorship associate faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Midlevel dental provider that has graduated from a CODAaccredited Dental Therapy Education Program OR higher (DDS DMD) also from CODA approved program;
• Licensure or certification to practice dental therapy OR ability to obtain a license to practice dentistry in Washington within 6 months of hire;
• Three 3 years of Public Health Services (PHS) Indian Health Services (IHS) or tribal health experience.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary rate for parttime faculty is in accordance with the negotiated agreement and may be subject to change based on legislative mandates. In order to be eligible for benefits state regulations must be met.

Rate of Pay:Faculty compensation units (FCU) are computed by total hours (lecture lab clinical) identified on the approved course outline for a given course divided by eleven 11. Associate faculty pay is computed by multiplying the faculty compensation unit rate by the number of faculty compensation units. The current FCU rate for 202425 at Step A is $1052.00 (includes I732 COLA of 5.87 for 202425.
Example of Associate Faculty pay (this is for illustrative purposes only):

• Course: BISC 220 33 lecture 44 lab
• 33 44 77
• 77/11 7 FCUs
• A Step A faculty member would be paid 7 x FCU rate $1052 $7364

1. Meet the minimum qualifications and
2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at includes the following:
   • The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three 3 professional references;
   • A current curriculum vitae; (Attachment: curriculum vitae;
   • A cover letter/letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications for the position. (Attachment: Cover Letter).