Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator/Faculty
Tennessee Board of Regents
Location
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Quick overview
The clinical coordinator will teach dental hygiene classes and labs while managing clinical operations, including equipment maintenance and student rotations. They will also collaborate with the program director on curriculum development and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with at least a bachelor's degree and three years of clinical experience. A current Tennessee dental hygiene license is required prior to the start date.
Job description
Title: Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator/Faculty
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: Roane State Community College
Department: Health Sciences
Campus Location: Roane State Community College
Job Summary
Position is a faculty position as defined by PA-24-01 and includes fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of faculty in relationship to teaching dental hygiene classes/labs/clinical as assigned, service to the college and program, and scholarship (RSCC PA-24-01).
- Job Duties
- Position is a faculty position as defined by PA-24-01 and includes fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of faculty in relationship to teaching dental hygiene classes/labs/clinical as assigned, service to the college and program, and scholarship (RSCC PA-24-01)
- Teaches didactic/lab/clinical classes as assigned utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies.
- Works with program director on curriculum development.
- Participates in ongoing evaluation of the program including ensuring compliance with regional and programmatic accreditation requirements.
- Participates in service to the college and the program.
- Participates in Advisory Committee meetings.
- Participates in student advising.
- Additional duties/responsibilities as clinical coordinator include:
- Providing orientation and ongoing education for adjunct clinical faculty.
- Communicating and collaborating with the program director regarding issues/concerns regarding the safe, effective operation of the clinic and the clinical educational experiences and environment.
- Maintains first year and second year student monitor duty rotations and chair assignments.
- Participates in weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance of clinic equipment.
- Assists in maintaining a repair log for clinic related equipment and coordinates with dental companies necessary repairs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Registered Dental Hygienist with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required (Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene preferred).
- Licensed as a registered dental hygienist in the State of Tennessee or eligible for licensure. Must have current TN license prior to start of position.
- Three years clinical experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- One-year experience in teaching and scholarly experience in a dental hygiene program preferred.
- Evidence of familiarity with evidence based educational methodology preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledgeable of current technologies in clinic and appropriate to the area of instruction.
- Familiarity with management of inventory.
- Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities.
- Current CPR or completion of course prior to assuming responsibilities.
