Dental Hygiene Instructor

Dent Hyg Faculty PT Hourly

Position Summary

The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading and evaluation
• Participate and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments
• Pursue excellence in teaching using variety in techniques of computers, multi-media and in lectures/laboratories
• Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology and software required by the dental hygiene program
• Student mentoring, counseling and advisement for success and retention
• Maintain accurate and updated student records
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program
• Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions
• Write letters of recommendation, employment and continuing education to support the students
• Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs
• Attend and support faculty/department meetings
• Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments
• Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students
• Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions.
• Act as ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community
• Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development
• Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.
• Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission and goals
• Compliance with all program and school policies
• Accept and participate in other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications

Education

• Must be a dental hygienist who possesses a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a baccalaureate program
• Or a Dentist who has background in education
• Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals
• Documented background in the assigned subject

Professional

• Must have a current Dental Hygiene or Dental License or the ability to obtain one
• Must have current CPR certification/health care provider
• Excellent oral and written communications
• 3 years of full time clinical experience
• Teaching experience preferred
• Documented of background in educational methodology

Classification: Exempt

Work Hours: May be full-time or part-time and may include evening/weekend hours

Travel: None

Working Environment: Interior/Office