Job Description

Dent Hyg Faculty PT Hourly

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 theDental 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/CompetenciesQualifications

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 EnvironmentInterior/Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Dental Hygiene
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• At least three years of experience in the field of Dental Hygiene
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Prior teaching experience preferred