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Salary: $78.00 Hourly
Location : Shoreline College Dental Hygiene at UW School of Dentistry, WA
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: SupDent2026
Department: Dental Hygiene Program
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Position Summary
First Date of Consideration: 03/02/2026
Salary: $78.00 / hr
Average Hours per Quarter: 40 (4 hrs / week x 10 weeks)
Location: UW School of Dentistry Campus, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195
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Program Information:
The Shoreline College Dental Hygiene Program is located at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and has the following features:

• Nationally accredited: Accreditation by American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
• Faculty experts: Instructors have a combined 200+ years of experience working as hygienists and dentists
• Hands-on training: Students gain real-world clinical experience at the at the University of Washington School of Dentistry
• Cohort learning: Students build a lasting network with a tight-knit peer group of trainees
• Scholarships: Program-specific funding available through the
• Comprehensive experience: UW School of Dentistry partnership ensures hard-to-get pediatric dental experience

See complete course descriptions
Position Summary:
This dentist will be assigned to the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program Restorative Clinic located at the UW School of Dentistry. Clinical work includes cavity preparations working in collaboration with dental hygiene instructors and dental/dental hygiene students.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:

• Current license to practice as a dentist in Washington State

• Experience teaching in a professional-technical education setting

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office programs, learning management systems, and other appropriate instructional and clinical technologies, including Electronic Health Records and HIPAA
• Industry laws and regulations

Skill in:

• Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
• Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of Dental Hygiene
• Adapting to a variety of teaching situations, including working effectively in both the classroom and other teaching environments and an ability/willingness to teach in more than one area of the program curriculum
• Working and communicating effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Incorporating a variety of creative teaching methods to address different learning styles
• Relating and inspiring students, ranging from reaching out to those students in need of help to challenging the best students
• Handling difficult or sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within legal guidelines

Conditions of Employment
Physical Work Environment:
Work is usually performed in a clinic, laboratory or classroom space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Instructors use appropriate PPE as well as computers and media equipment in the work environment.
Terms of Employment:
This is a part-time, non-tenured, quarter-to-quarter assignment. Salary is dependent upon the number of contact hours for this assignment as provided in the agreement with the Shoreline College Federation of Teachers. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.
Required Materials
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• NEOGOV online application
• Letter of interest addressing how your skills and experience meet the needs of the position
• Current resume
• Transcripts documenting degrees earned and relevant coursework (official transcripts required upon hire)

Other Conditions:
Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit:
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at .
In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Shoreline College does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.
Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.
Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPT, CLASSIFIED, AND FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
*See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information
Comprehensive Benefits Packages

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Optional SRA Tax Annuities
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Optional Home/Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
• Optional Credit Union participation
• Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Tuition Waiver
• Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs

Health Insurance
Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.

• Two options for standard managed-care plans
• One value managed-care plan
• Three preferred provider options
• Two CDHP options

Dental Insurance
Employees have three dental plans to choose from.

• Two managed-care dental plan
• One preferred provider dental plan

Life Insurance
Life Insurance overview:

• $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
• Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee

Long-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance overview:

• Basic Coverage: 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
• Optional Coverage: 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)

Retirement Plans

• Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
• Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
• State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative/exempt positions eligible to participate.

The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time.
A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.
01
Do you currently hold a license to practice as a dentist in Washington State?

• Yes
• No

02
Briefly describe your experience teaching in a professional-technical education setting.
Required Question