environment that involves active communication with the dental hygiene student during interactions with patients and will advise students as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides clinical instruction and direction to students in accordance with program objectives.
- Critiques students’ clinical performance to insure clinical competence.
- Maintains appropriate clinical performance records, including clinical assessments and competencies, student conference forms, and attendance records.
- Attend meetings as planned by the Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator to keep abreast of Program calibration and to provide feedback on the clinical education component of the Program.
- Attend continuing education functions to stay current with educational and technological advancements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited dental school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The faculty member must have a DDS or DMD degree with a minimum of five or more years of work experience in clinical practice as a dentist. The faculty member must be licensed or eligible for licensure from the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Documented background in current educational methodology concepts including teaching methodology, evaluation and assessment consist with teaching assignments required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong organizational and writing skills; attention to detail, excellent advising/counseling skills. Dental software experience required. Computer literate. Effective oral and written communication skills, student-centered approach, and an ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and patients. CPR/BLS for the Healthcare Provider current certification required.
Organization
Hagerstown Community College (HCC) was founded in 1946 as the first of its kind in Maryland. More than 100 programs of study are available for university transfer, career preparation, and personal enrichment. HCC also offers non-credit continuing education courses and customized training programs, as well as remedial and developmental courses to help students prepare for college-level offerings. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, HCC awards associate degrees, certificates, and letters of recognition.
HCC employs approximately 540 individuals each year in full and part-time positions. Hundreds of student workers and campus volunteers also serve the campus community.
Company info
Website: https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/
Telephone: 240-500-2585
Location: 11400 Robinwood Dr. Hagerstown MD 21742 US
