Faculty, Dental Hygiene

Department Information

Who We Are

With three campuses along Colorado's Front Range, Front Range Community College is the state's largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities. FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the "Top Online Colleges" in the country by Newsweek.

One of FRCC's main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college's strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment-one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We're looking to hire people who share these values-along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

Description of Job

Who You Are

As a full-time faculty member in our newly created Dental Hygiene Department, you provide instruction in all levels of dental hygiene, including certificate and/or transfer levels.

You work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success is your top priority. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students' critical thinking skills.

As a faculty member you act as a mentor for the part-time instructors. You serve as representative of the department by participating in committees, task forces, and events at the campus, college, and/or state levels. You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College.

This position has the opportunity for occasional remote work opportunities, and there will be a substantial on-campus presence needed.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment.

SALARY: $57,148 - $65.052 for a 9-month grant-funded contract. Please see our Faculty Salary Matrix (Download PDF reader) for more specific information.

BENEFITS: Please click here to find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits

SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority given deadline of April 22, 2024. This posting could be used to fill multiple or similar positions.

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. Completed application package includes: A resume; A letter of interest; A copy of official transcripts; A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and A list of courses and the semesters you have taught.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Required Education/Training & Work Experience:

Faculty must be a dental hygienist or a dentist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and possesses a bachelors or higher degree, who has background in education and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals.

• Dental Hygienist:

• Current Dental Hygiene license

• Successful completion of the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

• Successful completion of a Colorado regional or state clinical board examination

OR

• Dentist:

• Current Dentist License

• Successful completion of the written National Board Dental Examination

• Successful completion of a Colorado regional or state clinical board examination

AND

• Bachelors' degree or higher in a related field
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

Related Degree, Credential, and/or Occupational Experience in: 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.

To Apply Click on Link: Dental Hygiene

Supplemental Information

Benefit-Eligible Employees

Group Health Benefits

If you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care

• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave

• Leave of Absence Options

• College Invest 529

Additional information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits.

Retirement

FRCC employees contribute to Colorado PERA, which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.

FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

Tuition Reimbursement

Education and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges.

Professional Development Opportunities

FRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.

Flexible Work Arrangements

Front Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions. Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role.

Employee Assistance Program

Our employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit https://cseap.colorado.gov/ .

BenefitHub

As a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.