Dental Assistant & Hygienist Instructor

CVTC instructors are dynamic partners for students employers and communities to learn train and succeed in an associate degree technical diploma basic education continuing education and/or contract training program. An instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success models CVTC core abilities and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course/training content and delivery. An instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. An instructor maintains a flexible schedule including availability for evening weekend online or summer assignments as appropriate. Instructional assignments will be over 2 terms (fall and spring). Professional responsibilities extend beyond the assigned instructional terms. These professional duties will vary by program or department.

• Plan for and instruct courses in the area of Dental Hygienist.
• Design and implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Promote student success through timely communication growth-based feedback and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness personal accountability ethical behavior quality standards and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices acquiring relevant information using technology and other resources appropriately and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly concisely and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases adapt to different cultural situations and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic cultural socio-economic or educational backgrounds.
• Please view the Instructor Position Description document for additional responsibilities of instructors at CVTC.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Dental Hygiene or bachelors degree in Education with an associates degree in Dental Hygienist or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years (4000 hours) of occupational experience as a Dental Hygienist of which at least 1 year (2000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to date of hire. One year (2000 hours) of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the applicant has at least 2 years of postsecondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years prior to date of hire.
• Current State of Wisconsin Dental Hygienist license.
• Ability to become Enhanced Functions of Dental Auxillary (EFDA) certified (hold current CDA and have verfication of 1000 working hours as a Dental Assistant OR have verfication of 2000 working hours as Dental Assistant).
• Complete EFDA Train-the-Trainer course upon hire.
• Teach EFDA certification courses.
• Local Anesthetic certification or licensure.
• Coronal polishing certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with Patterson Eaglesoft dental software preferred.
• This position may include teaching online and requires expertise in integrating technology.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Qualified per CVTC requirements at time of and throughout employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) standards and/or other job specific licensing standards.

In evaluating candidates for this position the College may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies laws or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance operational integrity and alignment with the Colleges strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty staff administration students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

2025 annual benefits include:

• 5 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness injury or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee dependent children spouse or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1080 hours)
  
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee spouse and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3400 annually for a family plan or $1700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTCs health insurance
• $2500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee spouse and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee spouse and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); CVTC matches 6.95% vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students such as computer repair automotive repair Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e. there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the colleges non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau Vice President of Talent & Culture 620 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire WI 54701 WI Relay: 711