The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse
student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education,
commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare
students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning
and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we
challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully
realize their highest academic, professional, and personal
potential.
Goodwin University Dental Hygiene Program is looking for adjunct
dental hygiene clinical instructors to educate dental hygiene
students during clinical rotations on campus and in the community
setting. Under the direction of the Program Director and assisted
by the clinical coordinators, the candidate will be able to perform
the necessary tasks to assist students in their clinical
education.
Responsibilities:
- Education and evaluation to students in onsite and possibly
external clinical and community outreach settings
Teaching clinical skills to undergraduate students in lab and
clinical courses
Subject matter taught may include the following: dental
materials, pain management, instrumentation and radiology skills,
infection control practices, patient assessment, and other
delegable duties in Connecticut
Guides students in understanding the Standards for Clinical
Dental Hygiene Practice and the Dental Hygiene Process of Care,
along with following the Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics
Assesses students' competency in the performance of steps in
the Dental Hygiene Process of Care including medical histories,
vital signs, intra and extra oral exams, restorative charting,
periodontal charting and diagnosis using the 2018 APA Periodontal
Classifications, treatment planning and implementation, pain
management, instrumentation skills, delivery of preventive agents,
and re-evaluation/assessing patient care outcomes
Knowledge of Softdent, OneView and TalEval software
programs
Understands the scope of practice for dental hygienists along
with skill level being taught each year and stays within these
parameters while teaching in the GU dental hygiene clinic
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in DH clinical
practice
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Current CT dental hygiene license
- Must be local anesthesia certified
- Current CPR for Health Care Provider with AED
certification
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work independently and effectively interact
with all individuals and teams in a professional manner
- Engaged in lifelong learning, with current CE courses and
continue with engagement in pedagogical theory
- Model effective interactions with patients, colleagues, and
students
- Flexible work schedules
(This job description does not constitute an employment
agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a
guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by The
University as the needs of The University and requirements of the
job change.)
