Ferris State University
Location
Big Rapids, Michigan
Salary
$49 / HOUR
Supervise and evaluate students in clinical, pre-clinical, and laboratory dental hygiene sessions. Provide in-person instruction and assess student clinical proficiency according to university guidelines.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in dental hygiene and a valid RDH license in Michigan. Candidates must have two years of clinical experience and certifications in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and CPR.
Adjunct - Clinical Faculty Dental Hygienist Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department:
32406 - Dental Hygiene
Minimum of $48.65 per hour, the minimum rate increases depending on degree held.
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Adjunct Faculty [https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Benefits/adjunct.htm]
Participation in traditional functions that have academic significance, which includes assessing students' clinical proficiency in accordance with university systems and guidelines. Clinical faculty are required to provide in-person instruction.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed college coursework must attach a copy of unofficial transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of master's or bachelor's degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide, and CPR certifications. License (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of their State of Michigan Registered Dental Hygienist license. Initial Application Review Date: June 1, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: No Posting Close Date: December 31, 2026 EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu [http://ferris.edu/]. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement [https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/generalcounsel/pdfs-docs/00108985.pdf]. Click here [https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Employment/homepage.htm] to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.
Market context
Adjunct clinical faculty roles in dental hygiene in Michigan are often driven by ongoing need for instructors who can support lab and clinical training while maintaining current practice standards. These positions can be competitive because schools look for licensed RDHs with advanced certifications, recent clinical experience, and the ability to teach in a regulated setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your Michigan RDH license, anesthesia and nitrous oxide credentials, and teaching availability before applying.
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