Washington State Department of Ecology
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Please note: These are AmeriCorps member positions serving in an Ecology-sponsored program. Members are not considered Ecology/State employees.
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is recruiting Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) AmeriCorps Member positions.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to serve outdoors completing environmental stewardship projects across Washington State? WCC provides an opportunity for young adults and military veterans to gain hands-on experience, field skills, and professional training, while implementing meaningful service projects. WCC AmeriCorps Members serve on habitat restoration and recreation enhancement projects in partnership with nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies. Projects may include planting native trees and shrubs, building trails, conducting ecological field surveys, reducing wildfire risk in forests, developing and implementing habitat restoration projects, and more.
WCC is a career development program and offers professional mentorship, on-site skills training, and paid professional training opportunities. Networking opportunities abound with project partners from a diverse network of more than 100 federal, local, state, Tribal, and non-profit organizations.
WCC supports a variety of position types. Most members will serve on a field crew of five members led by an experienced crew supervisor who provides training, mentorship, and professional development support. Members serve outdoors, in all weather conditions and work as a team to implement projects. Individual Placement members will serve directly within partner organizations on a wide variety of projects including field surveys, education and outreach, research, and others. Members serve in-person, 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Joining Ecology’s Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A term of service in WCC allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state. If you are interested in developing hands-on skills in the natural resource field while serving communities across Washington State, we encourage you to apply for this position.
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees and AmeriCorps Members to create and sustain an environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.
HOW TO APPLY: Review open positions on the Washington Conservation Corps Locations web map and apply directly online through the WCC Member Application .
Application Timeline:
Application closes Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions may be filled before the application closes. We encourage you to apply early!
Location Options:
This posting will be used to fill vacancies in the following counties: Chelan, Clallam, Clark, King, Mason, Pierce, Skagit, Thurston, Whatcom, and Yakima Counties. Additional positions may open during the recruitment window and will be updated on our Washington Conservation Corps Locations web map.
What will I earn?
WCC AmeriCorps Members earn a living stipend equal to $2,910 per month ($1,455 twice a month, before taxes). *Location-based elevated living allowance available for members with positions based in King, Snohomish, and Clark counties: $3,164 per month ($1,582 twice a month, before taxes).
What benefits are offered?
Health Insurance - All WCC members are offered a basic health insurance policy. WCC pays the monthly insurance premium. Members are eligible for insurance coverage on their first day of service.
Member Assistance Program - All members are offered free, accessible, and high-quality mental health services.
AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term, more details in next section.
Childcare and Food Assistance - Assistance is available to those who qualify through DSHS and / or the AmeriCorps Childcare Program.
Loan forbearance – eligible for deferred payment on qualified loans. Contact your lender to learn if your loan qualifies for National Service forbearance.
GED Reimbursement - GED exam fee reimbursement is available for those who successfully pass the exam during their WCC term.
Members serving 11-month and nine-month terms will have two weeks paid professional training, including a variety of certifications that WCC offers to both supervisors and members (e.g. Hazwoper, Wildland Firefighting, and Wilderness First Responder).
Paid Time Off in addition to observed state holidays . Up to 120 hours for 11-month service term, 90 hours for nine-month service term, and 40 hours for three-month service term.
Educational benefits:
The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (scholarship) is available to members upon successful completion of service term and required service hours. For the 2025-26 program year, our available terms and scholarship amounts are:
Full-term positions (Oct. 1 – Sept.10 / 1,700 hours): $7,395.00
Three-quarter-term positions (Jan. 20 – Sept. 10 / 1,200 hours): $5,176.50
Quarter-term positions (Jun. 8 – Sept. 10 / 450 hours): $1,956.35
Local efforts... Diverse people... Statewide impacts
Duties
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program helps communities manage shorelands and wetlands. Our primary focus is on state and local responsibilities for administering Washington state and federally-delegated laws. Our mission is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.
The SEA program's Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) section is looking to fill AmeriCorps Member positions located across the State of Washington.
Please note: These are AmeriCorps member positions serving in an Ecology-sponsored program. Members are not considered state employees, and are not eligible for state employee benefits.
These are three-month service positions that begin June 8, 2026 and end September 10, 2026 . Typical schedule will be Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. but may change based on project requirements.
The positions will serve to complete natural resource assignments. WCC projects focus on habitat enhancement and recreation access enhancement. As a leading AmeriCorps program with a nationally recognized disaster response program, WCC members may serve on deployments to local and national disasters.
Field Crew members serve on a crew of five members:
Restoration crews focus on habitat restoration and enhancement projects especially focused on salmon and riparian habitat, such as planting trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, and monitoring and maintaining restoration sites.
Trail crews focus on recreation enhancements such as building and maintaining trails, public camping infrastructure, bridges, boardwalks and more.
Spike crews travel around the state of Washington to complete both restoration and recreation focused projects. Food and lodging are provided while in travel status.
Individual Placement (IP) positions offer a variety of opportunities to experience roles directly with environmental professionals to support scientific research, community education, and many other projects.
Duties typically include:
Serving outdoors in all weather conditions.
Serving in a variety of terrain and habitat types including steep inclines, river and stream banks, forested areas, marshlands, etc.
Walking several miles per day and carrying tools and materials. May require lifting up to 60 pounds repetitively for long periods of time.
Using hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, rakes, hammers and axes.
Operating small power tools, such as chainsaws, brush cutters, drills, augers, and more.
Crew members will take on roles to support production tracking, communications, education, safety, materials management, and other essential roles.
Individual placement members may support a combination of indoor and outdoor projects.
Working Conditions - this position may require:
Travelling overnight to accomplish assignments.
Serving in excess of 40 hours per week.
Serving in inclement weather.
Travelling over rough terrain and wilderness areas.
Lifting 60 pounds repetitively for extended periods of time.
Serving four (4) or eight (8) consecutive days in travel status.
Deploying to natural disaster areas in an emergency response capacity for up to 30 consecutive days.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Must be 18 – 25 years old, with exceptions for those with military service or mental or sensory disabilities.
AmeriCorps Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent U.S. Resident Alien.
Desired Qualifications:
Preference is given to Washington State residents per WCC’s legislation.
Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:
Prior to enrollment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude enrollment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
For more information about the Washington Conservation Corps, please visit the following: AmeriCorps member positions - Washington State Department of Ecology and Chapter 43.220 RCW: WASHINGTON CONSERVATION CORPS .
HOW TO APPLY:
Review open positions on the Washington Conservation Corps Locations web map and apply directly online through the WCC Member Application .
Supplemental Information
Other Information: If you need assistance applying for this job, please call our team at (360) 407-7248 or e-mail wccactivities@ecy.wa.gov .
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if enrolled. The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-7248. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Please note: These are AmeriCorps member positions serving in an Ecology-sponsored program. Members are not considered Ecology/State employees.
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is recruiting Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) AmeriCorps Member positions.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to serve outdoors completing environmental stewardship projects across Washington State? WCC provides an opportunity for young adults and military veterans to gain hands-on experience, field skills, and professional training, while implementing meaningful service projects. WCC AmeriCorps Members serve on habitat restoration and recreation enhancement projects in partnership with nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies. Projects may include planting native trees and shrubs, building trails, conducting ecological field surveys, reducing wildfire risk in forests, developing and implementing habitat restoration projects, and more.
WCC is a career development program and offers professional mentorship, on-site skills training, and paid professional training opportunities. Networking opportunities abound with project partners from a diverse network of more than 100 federal, local, state, Tribal, and non-profit organizations.
WCC supports a variety of position types. Most members will serve on a field crew of five members led by an experienced crew supervisor who provides training, mentorship, and professional development support. Members serve outdoors, in all weather conditions and work as a team to implement projects. Individual Placement members will serve directly within partner organizations on a wide variety of projects including field surveys, education and outreach, research, and others. Members serve in-person, 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Joining Ecology’s Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A term of service in WCC allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state. If you are interested in developing hands-on skills in the natural resource field while serving communities across Washington State, we encourage you to apply for this position.
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees and AmeriCorps Members to create and sustain an environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.
HOW TO APPLY: Review open positions on the Washington Conservation Corps Locations web map and apply directly online through the WCC Member Application .
Application Timeline:
Application closes Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions may be filled before the application closes. We encourage you to apply early!
Location Options:
This posting will be used to fill vacancies in the following counties: Chelan, Clallam, Clark, King, Mason, Pierce, Skagit, Thurston, Whatcom, and Yakima Counties. Additional positions may open during the recruitment window and will be updated on our Washington Conservation Corps Locations web map.
What will I earn?
WCC AmeriCorps Members earn a living stipend equal to $2,910 per month ($1,455 twice a month, before taxes). *Location-based elevated living allowance available for members with positions based in King, Snohomish, and Clark counties: $3,164 per month ($1,582 twice a month, before taxes).
What benefits are offered?
Health Insurance - All WCC members are offered a basic health insurance policy. WCC pays the monthly insurance premium. Members are eligible for insurance coverage on their first day of service.
Member Assistance Program - All members are offered free, accessible, and high-quality mental health services.
AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term, more details in next section.
Childcare and Food Assistance - Assistance is available to those who qualify through DSHS and / or the AmeriCorps Childcare Program.
Loan forbearance – eligible for deferred payment on qualified loans. Contact your lender to learn if your loan qualifies for National Service forbearance.
GED Reimbursement - GED exam fee reimbursement is available for those who successfully pass the exam during their WCC term.
Members serving 11-month and nine-month terms will have two weeks paid professional training, including a variety of certifications that WCC offers to both supervisors and members (e.g. Hazwoper, Wildland Firefighting, and Wilderness First Responder).
Paid Time Off in addition to observed state holidays . Up to 120 hours for 11-month service term, 90 hours for nine-month service term, and 40 hours for three-month service term.
Educational benefits:
The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (scholarship) is available to members upon successful completion of service term and required service hours. For the 2025-26 program year, our available terms and scholarship amounts are:
Full-term positions (Oct. 1 – Sept.10 / 1,700 hours): $7,395.00
Three-quarter-term positions (Jan. 20 – Sept. 10 / 1,200 hours): $5,176.50
Quarter-term positions (Jun. 8 – Sept. 10 / 450 hours): $1,956.35
Local efforts... Diverse people... Statewide impacts
Duties
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program helps communities manage shorelands and wetlands. Our primary focus is on state and local responsibilities for administering Washington state and federally-delegated laws. Our mission is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.
The SEA program's Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) section is looking to fill AmeriCorps Member positions located across the State of Washington.
Please note: These are AmeriCorps member positions serving in an Ecology-sponsored program. Members are not considered state employees, and are not eligible for state employee benefits.
These are three-month service positions that begin June 8, 2026 and end September 10, 2026 . Typical schedule will be Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. but may change based on project requirements.
The positions will serve to complete natural resource assignments. WCC projects focus on habitat enhancement and recreation access enhancement. As a leading AmeriCorps program with a nationally recognized disaster response program, WCC members may serve on deployments to local and national disasters.
Field Crew members serve on a crew of five members:
Restoration crews focus on habitat restoration and enhancement projects especially focused on salmon and riparian habitat, such as planting trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, and monitoring and maintaining restoration sites.
Trail crews focus on recreation enhancements such as building and maintaining trails, public camping infrastructure, bridges, boardwalks and more.
Spike crews travel around the state of Washington to complete both restoration and recreation focused projects. Food and lodging are provided while in travel status.
Individual Placement (IP) positions offer a variety of opportunities to experience roles directly with environmental professionals to support scientific research, community education, and many other projects.
Duties typically include:
Serving outdoors in all weather conditions.
Serving in a variety of terrain and habitat types including steep inclines, river and stream banks, forested areas, marshlands, etc.
Walking several miles per day and carrying tools and materials. May require lifting up to 60 pounds repetitively for long periods of time.
Using hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, rakes, hammers and axes.
Operating small power tools, such as chainsaws, brush cutters, drills, augers, and more.
Crew members will take on roles to support production tracking, communications, education, safety, materials management, and other essential roles.
Individual placement members may support a combination of indoor and outdoor projects.
Working Conditions - this position may require:
Travelling overnight to accomplish assignments.
Serving in excess of 40 hours per week.
Serving in inclement weather.
Travelling over rough terrain and wilderness areas.
Lifting 60 pounds repetitively for extended periods of time.
Serving four (4) or eight (8) consecutive days in travel status.
Deploying to natural disaster areas in an emergency response capacity for up to 30 consecutive days.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Must be 18 – 25 years old, with exceptions for those with military service or mental or sensory disabilities.
AmeriCorps Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent U.S. Resident Alien.
Desired Qualifications:
Preference is given to Washington State residents per WCC’s legislation.
Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:
Prior to enrollment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude enrollment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
For more information about the Washington Conservation Corps, please visit the following: AmeriCorps member positions - Washington State Department of Ecology and Chapter 43.220 RCW: WASHINGTON CONSERVATION CORPS .
HOW TO APPLY:
Review open positions on the Washington Conservation Corps Locations web map and apply directly online through the WCC Member Application .
Supplemental Information
Other Information: If you need assistance applying for this job, please call our team at (360) 407-7248 or e-mail wccactivities@ecy.wa.gov .
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if enrolled. The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-7248. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Hawkeye Community College
Reports To: Dean, School of Science and Health Sciences
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community college is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor / Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) to join their faculty team. Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise in the area of Physical Therapy? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing opportunities? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you!
We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to lead our students. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. The public wants training opportunities and the industry needs trained professionals – it is a great time for our Physical Therapist Assistant program to address both.
Our full-time, nine-month position, to begin in August of 2026, will instruct in the PTA discipline while also being responsible for the coordination of the clinical sites and instructors for the program. To accomplish this, you will engage in creative programmatic development that fosters innovative pedagogies and technologies including various instructional delivery methods. PTA curriculum instructional assignments may include, but are not limited to: Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Therapeutic Agents, Therapeutic Exercise, Kinesiology, Pathophysiology, Pediatrics, Cardiopulmonary, and Clinical Professionalism. Teaching assignments may include days and evenings and various sites and formats.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides high-quality classroom instruction and leadership to the students of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Uses various instructional modalities.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
Supervises, recruits, advises and schedules students.
Coordinates the clinical education component for the program.
Develops and maintains relationships and contracts with clinical sites including but not limited to; site coordinators of clinical education (SCCEs) and clinical instructors (CIs).
Evaluates a clinical site’s ability to offer quality clinical education.
Manages the assignment of students to clinical sites.
Advises and provides leadership to students and clinical instructors.
Travels to clinical sites.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant degree or higher.
Active, unencumbered PT or PTA license.
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time, post-licensure clinical practice.
Experience as a site coordinator or clinical instructor in PT OR two (2) years’ experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.
Demonstrates the academic and professional qualifications and relevant experience in education requisite for providing effective clinical education coordination and classroom instruction.
Demonstrated commitment to various instructional modalities such as computer-mediated instruction.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, site coordinators of clinical education (SCCEs), and the general public in a professional and personable manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Community college experience.
Working Conditions
Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction. A typical teaching load is 15 credit hours.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full time nine-month contractual position beginning August 2026, with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary will commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educator’s Associate Master Agreement.
The 2026/2027 Academic Year faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $52,017 through Step 20 as $68,754.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Describe your education and experience as it relates to this position.
Share two or three things that make you uniquely qualified or particularly well-suited for this position.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Priority screening is set to begin on: Monday, May 4, 2026.
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Official transcripts will be required if hired.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Reports To: Dean, School of Science and Health Sciences
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community college is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor / Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) to join their faculty team. Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise in the area of Physical Therapy? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing opportunities? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you!
We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to lead our students. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. The public wants training opportunities and the industry needs trained professionals – it is a great time for our Physical Therapist Assistant program to address both.
Our full-time, nine-month position, to begin in August of 2026, will instruct in the PTA discipline while also being responsible for the coordination of the clinical sites and instructors for the program. To accomplish this, you will engage in creative programmatic development that fosters innovative pedagogies and technologies including various instructional delivery methods. PTA curriculum instructional assignments may include, but are not limited to: Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Therapeutic Agents, Therapeutic Exercise, Kinesiology, Pathophysiology, Pediatrics, Cardiopulmonary, and Clinical Professionalism. Teaching assignments may include days and evenings and various sites and formats.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides high-quality classroom instruction and leadership to the students of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Uses various instructional modalities.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
Supervises, recruits, advises and schedules students.
Coordinates the clinical education component for the program.
Develops and maintains relationships and contracts with clinical sites including but not limited to; site coordinators of clinical education (SCCEs) and clinical instructors (CIs).
Evaluates a clinical site’s ability to offer quality clinical education.
Manages the assignment of students to clinical sites.
Advises and provides leadership to students and clinical instructors.
Travels to clinical sites.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant degree or higher.
Active, unencumbered PT or PTA license.
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time, post-licensure clinical practice.
Experience as a site coordinator or clinical instructor in PT OR two (2) years’ experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.
Demonstrates the academic and professional qualifications and relevant experience in education requisite for providing effective clinical education coordination and classroom instruction.
Demonstrated commitment to various instructional modalities such as computer-mediated instruction.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, site coordinators of clinical education (SCCEs), and the general public in a professional and personable manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Community college experience.
Working Conditions
Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction. A typical teaching load is 15 credit hours.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full time nine-month contractual position beginning August 2026, with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary will commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educator’s Associate Master Agreement.
The 2026/2027 Academic Year faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $52,017 through Step 20 as $68,754.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Describe your education and experience as it relates to this position.
Share two or three things that make you uniquely qualified or particularly well-suited for this position.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Priority screening is set to begin on: Monday, May 4, 2026.
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Official transcripts will be required if hired.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Hawkeye Community College
Reports To: Dean, School of Applied Technologies
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College’s Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program has a long and proud history of preparing of students for a career in civil and construction engineering technology or to successfully transfer to a four-year school. We are seeking a student-focused instructor with work experience to teach courses within our Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program. Are you ready to inspire and assist students to become successful in their civil and construction engineering technology careers? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting and rare opportunity to join our amazing faculty team and make a lasting impact on students and the civil and construction engineering technology industry!
At Hawkeye Community College, we understand that great instructors make all the difference. We believe students learn best from those who have real-world experience and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to excel in the field. Employers today seek versatile, skilled individuals who can adapt to the evolving demands of the workforce. Our programs are designed to help students build a solid foundation of technical skills and professional competencies needed for success in a dynamic industry. With the guidance of experienced faculty who bring both academic expertise and industry insights, students are well-prepared to meet and exceed these expectations.
Our full-time, 9-month faculty position involves teaching courses within the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program , with primary instructional assignments focused on:
· Civil engineering and architecture
· Land surveying
· Construction drawings and contracts
· Route surveying and design
· Construction safety
· Site planning and development
· Fundamentals of GPS/GIS
· Technical drawing and CAD
· Introduction to computers
· Technical math
Key responsibilities include planning and guiding the learning process to achieve curriculum goals while establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects. Our role also involves active participation as a department member with a strong focus on student learning, facilitating discipline-related activities, assessing student achievement, providing program advising, and contributing to departmental committee work.
Teaching assignments may occur during both day and evening hours across various formats, including face-to-face, and online. A typical full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term. The instructor is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with the Dean, fellow faculty, college divisions, prospective employers, and the community. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to inspire our students and work with a strong faculty team. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members and help them to be successful.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to the students in the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program.
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Offers a safe and supportive learning environment while encouraging hands-on learning and problem solving.
Establishes partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance learning opportunities, strengthen employment pathways for students, stay updated on technology advancements in the industry and align the program with workforce needs.
Maintains and supervises the use of lab equipment and training materials.
Maintains partnerships with our partners in other educational institutions to facilitate seamless transfer for students
Assists with student recruitment and retention initiatives.
Mentors students on technical projects and hands-on tasks to enhance their learning experience.
Interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff are essential, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms.
Maintains a safe working environment and adhering to industry-standard safety protocols during all classroom and lab activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology or closely related field.
5 years of recent, relevant work experience in the civil and construction engineering technology industry.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and general public in a professional and personable manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Community college experience.
Post-secondary teaching experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Construction Engineering or related field with 3-5 years of recent, relevant work experience in the civil and construction engineering technology industry.
Familiarity with curriculum development and the ability to integrate emerging industry trends into coursework.
Working Conditions
Civil and Construction Engineering Technology instructors are expected to teach approximately five days per week (usually Monday-Friday), with assignments that may include day, evening, or weekend courses delivered in face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats. Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, an inside laboratory, an outside laboratory, and classroom setting using technology.
The position requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, and staff in person, by telephone and computers. Instruction may also take place at the college construction materials testing laboratory, where exposure to noise, odors and dust is common.
Employment Status
Full-time, nine-month contractual position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
The current 2026/2027 Academic Year 9-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $52,017 through Step 20 as $68,754.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Why you are interested in teaching civil and construction engineering technology at Hawkeye Community College.
How do you/would you incorporate real world applications or current trends in the field of civil and construction engineering technology into your teaching.
Provide examples of how you have/would integrate practical hands-on experiences into the classroom.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past
Application deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Priority screening begins: Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Reports To: Dean, School of Applied Technologies
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College’s Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program has a long and proud history of preparing of students for a career in civil and construction engineering technology or to successfully transfer to a four-year school. We are seeking a student-focused instructor with work experience to teach courses within our Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program. Are you ready to inspire and assist students to become successful in their civil and construction engineering technology careers? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting and rare opportunity to join our amazing faculty team and make a lasting impact on students and the civil and construction engineering technology industry!
At Hawkeye Community College, we understand that great instructors make all the difference. We believe students learn best from those who have real-world experience and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to excel in the field. Employers today seek versatile, skilled individuals who can adapt to the evolving demands of the workforce. Our programs are designed to help students build a solid foundation of technical skills and professional competencies needed for success in a dynamic industry. With the guidance of experienced faculty who bring both academic expertise and industry insights, students are well-prepared to meet and exceed these expectations.
Our full-time, 9-month faculty position involves teaching courses within the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program , with primary instructional assignments focused on:
· Civil engineering and architecture
· Land surveying
· Construction drawings and contracts
· Route surveying and design
· Construction safety
· Site planning and development
· Fundamentals of GPS/GIS
· Technical drawing and CAD
· Introduction to computers
· Technical math
Key responsibilities include planning and guiding the learning process to achieve curriculum goals while establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects. Our role also involves active participation as a department member with a strong focus on student learning, facilitating discipline-related activities, assessing student achievement, providing program advising, and contributing to departmental committee work.
Teaching assignments may occur during both day and evening hours across various formats, including face-to-face, and online. A typical full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term. The instructor is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with the Dean, fellow faculty, college divisions, prospective employers, and the community. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to inspire our students and work with a strong faculty team. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members and help them to be successful.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to the students in the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program.
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Offers a safe and supportive learning environment while encouraging hands-on learning and problem solving.
Establishes partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance learning opportunities, strengthen employment pathways for students, stay updated on technology advancements in the industry and align the program with workforce needs.
Maintains and supervises the use of lab equipment and training materials.
Maintains partnerships with our partners in other educational institutions to facilitate seamless transfer for students
Assists with student recruitment and retention initiatives.
Mentors students on technical projects and hands-on tasks to enhance their learning experience.
Interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff are essential, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms.
Maintains a safe working environment and adhering to industry-standard safety protocols during all classroom and lab activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology or closely related field.
5 years of recent, relevant work experience in the civil and construction engineering technology industry.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and general public in a professional and personable manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Community college experience.
Post-secondary teaching experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Construction Engineering or related field with 3-5 years of recent, relevant work experience in the civil and construction engineering technology industry.
Familiarity with curriculum development and the ability to integrate emerging industry trends into coursework.
Working Conditions
Civil and Construction Engineering Technology instructors are expected to teach approximately five days per week (usually Monday-Friday), with assignments that may include day, evening, or weekend courses delivered in face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats. Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, an inside laboratory, an outside laboratory, and classroom setting using technology.
The position requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, and staff in person, by telephone and computers. Instruction may also take place at the college construction materials testing laboratory, where exposure to noise, odors and dust is common.
Employment Status
Full-time, nine-month contractual position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
The current 2026/2027 Academic Year 9-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $52,017 through Step 20 as $68,754.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Why you are interested in teaching civil and construction engineering technology at Hawkeye Community College.
How do you/would you incorporate real world applications or current trends in the field of civil and construction engineering technology into your teaching.
Provide examples of how you have/would integrate practical hands-on experiences into the classroom.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past
Application deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Priority screening begins: Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Hawkeye Community College
Reports To: Dean, School of Science and Health Science
Job Summary
Want to make impact in the field of healthcare? Ready to share your expertise with students eager to enter the dental profession? Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you. The School of Science and Health Sciences is seeking a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality Dental Hygiene instruction.
We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to lead our students. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. The public wants training opportunities and the industry needs trained professionals – it is a great time for our Liberal Arts program and Career and Technical programs to address both.
Our full-time, nine-month faculty position, provides instruction in the Dental Hygiene program , specifically didactic and clinical. Full-time teaching assignments of 15-credit hours may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction.
Today’s employers are looking for well-rounded individuals that have a variety of skills to meet the demands and expectations of today’s global marketplace. The Dental Hygiene program helps students build a strong foundation of skills and competencies needed to be successful in today’s fast-paced environment. Students are guided with support from faculty which possess both the necessary academic credentials and industry experience within their respective disciplines. Program faculty also work with area business leaders to keep current with the needs of local employers and incorporate these skills and competencies into program coursework.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to students within the School of Science and Health Sciences.
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, students, and the community.
Interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff are essential, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Licensed Dental Hygienist or a dentist and have graduated from a CODA accredited program.
3 years of recent full-time dental experience.
Demonstrated current knowledge of the specific subject(s).
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and the general public in a professional and personable manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher.
Community college experience.
Post-secondary teaching experience.
Is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or willing to obtain the certification within the first three months of hire.
Documented background in current educational methodology concepts consistent with teaching assignments.
Working Conditions
Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, clinical, simulation, lab or hybrid instruction.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom or clinical setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, staff and organizations in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, 9-month contractual position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement/remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
The 2026/2027 Academic Year 9-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $52,017 through Step 20 as $68,754.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
What is your teaching philosophy?
As dental hygiene instructor in a community college setting, what are ways you could collaborate with other Hawkeye Community College Health Science programs?
Share ideas you have for innovation in the classroom.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Priority screening begins: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Official transcripts will be required if hired.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Reports To: Dean, School of Science and Health Science
Job Summary
Want to make impact in the field of healthcare? Ready to share your expertise with students eager to enter the dental profession? Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you. The School of Science and Health Sciences is seeking a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality Dental Hygiene instruction.
We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to lead our students. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. The public wants training opportunities and the industry needs trained professionals – it is a great time for our Liberal Arts program and Career and Technical programs to address both.
Our full-time, nine-month faculty position, provides instruction in the Dental Hygiene program , specifically didactic and clinical. Full-time teaching assignments of 15-credit hours may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction.
Today’s employers are looking for well-rounded individuals that have a variety of skills to meet the demands and expectations of today’s global marketplace. The Dental Hygiene program helps students build a strong foundation of skills and competencies needed to be successful in today’s fast-paced environment. Students are guided with support from faculty which possess both the necessary academic credentials and industry experience within their respective disciplines. Program faculty also work with area business leaders to keep current with the needs of local employers and incorporate these skills and competencies into program coursework.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to students within the School of Science and Health Sciences.
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, students, and the community.
Interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff are essential, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Licensed Dental Hygienist or a dentist and have graduated from a CODA accredited program.
3 years of recent full-time dental experience.
Demonstrated current knowledge of the specific subject(s).
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and the general public in a professional and personable manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher.
Community college experience.
Post-secondary teaching experience.
Is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or willing to obtain the certification within the first three months of hire.
Documented background in current educational methodology concepts consistent with teaching assignments.
Working Conditions
Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, clinical, simulation, lab or hybrid instruction.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom or clinical setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, staff and organizations in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, 9-month contractual position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement/remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
The 2026/2027 Academic Year 9-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $52,017 through Step 20 as $68,754.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
What is your teaching philosophy?
As dental hygiene instructor in a community college setting, what are ways you could collaborate with other Hawkeye Community College Health Science programs?
Share ideas you have for innovation in the classroom.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Priority screening begins: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Official transcripts will be required if hired.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
