Adjunct Faculty, Dental Hygiene

Job Details

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Department: Dental Hygiene

Summary of Job Duties: Teach in one of the following subject areas as assigned: Dental Hygiene. This is a pool position. Applicants will be contacted as positions become available. The position reports to the department head/program director/dean who assigns responsibilities regarding student needs and course outcomes.

Required Education and/or Work Experience: Qualifications of instructors teaching in the classroom for both lower and/or upper-level courses leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree requires a master’s degree in the discipline or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the subject area. Courses leading to a master’s require a doctorate degree. Adjunct faculty with a clinical assignment must be prepared at the level required by accreditation. Instructors in occupational and technical areas are generally required to have a minimum of an associate’s degree and related work experience. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience: Prior teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Current knowledge of the relevant discipline. Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries. Ability to respond to needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment. Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles. Ability to use technology effectively in teaching. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues.

Job Responsibilities: Classroom and online instruction. Assess and evaluate student learning. Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates. Requires consistent on-time attendance. Other duties as assigned.