Adjunct Clinical - Dentist

Position Title

Adjunct Clinical - Dentist

Location

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department

32406 - Dental Hygiene

Advertised Salary

$80.97 per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Adjunct Faculty

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time

Part-Time

Union Group

N/A

Term of Position

As Needed

At Will/Just Cause

Just Cause

Summary of Position

Working with dental hygiene faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff to provide supervision and evaluation of dental hygiene students in pre-clinical and clinical courses, dental radiology, and other dental hygiene courses. The supervising dentist works under the direction of the Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Supervisor. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment and will perform duties at a Ferris site. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2027. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.

Position Type

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).

Required Work Experience

Recent clinical experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Must be a DDS/DMD, licensed to practice in Michigan.

Must have a Michigan Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance license.

Must have a current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification.

Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Guide, provide feedback, and supervise students practicing procedures in laboratory and clinic settings, as well as off-site settings. Some evening hours may be required.

Evaluate students’ work; advise faculty of students’ laboratory/clinic performance.

Knowledge of course objectives, learning material, and anticipated outcomes for student learning.

Administer and evaluate process evaluations.

Evaluate patients’ needs for clinical services and assist students in developing treatment plans.

Assist with troubleshooting and equipment repair where appropriate.

Remain current in educational methodology across all areas of dental hygiene care, including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, infection control, and safety involving hazardous materials, chemicals, and radiation. Ensure that safety requirements are in place and safe procedures are being followed.

Maintain accurate student and patient records.

Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.

Assist the Clinic Facilities Coordinator and Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Supervisor as needed.

Reports directly to assigned supervisor.

Clinical faculty have professional responsibilities in patient care and clinical instruction, which may include being accessible to students outside of regular clinical assignment hours. Participation in traditional functions of academic significance, including assessing students' clinical proficiency in accordance with university systems and guidelines. Clinical faculty are required to provide in-person instruction.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.

Cultivates 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

Knowledge of CDC guidelines, OSHA/MIOSHA regulations, HIPAA, and data security.

Communicate easily and accurately with students, faculty, staff, and other individuals.

Demonstrate and assist others effectively in laboratory/clinic practice and procedures.

Plan, organize, and make sound judgments and decisions.

Understand and operate all equipment related to the appropriate field of expertise.

Work independently on a wide variety of professional tasks.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Certification/License
• Other Additional Document

Optional Documents

Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed college coursework or attained a degree 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 the unofficial transcript of a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).

Transcripts must include the institution name, the applicant's name, the date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.

License 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of a current Michigan DDS/DMD license.

Other 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of a current Michigan Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance license.

Certification 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of current CPR certification.

Initial Application Review Date

October 26, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?

Yes

Posting Close Date

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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