Faculty, Dental Hygiene

Hagerstown Community College is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for a Faculty, Dental Hygiene Programposition.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:This full-time, tenure track faculty position is responsible for teaching the College’s Dental Hygiene program curricula.  This instructor will be responsible for teaching classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment, assessment of student learning, procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and instructional resources.  The instructor will work in collaboration with the program coordinator and faculty for the ongoing development, evaluation, and revisions of the Dental Hygiene program curricula.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:This faculty member will report directly to and is responsible to the Director of Health Sciences and works in coordination with the Instructor, Program Coordinator of the Dental Hygiene Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

A.    This faculty member is expected to prepare for and teach 15 credits per semester.  Additionally, this instructor is expected to perform program coordination responsibilities.

MAJOR DUTIES OF POSITION

A.    This faculty member, working in coordination with the Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator, is responsible for contributing to continued revision of the dental hygiene program; assisting with maintenance of all equipment; reviewing and preparing documentation to ensure program compliance with regulatory and accreditation bodies.

B.    This faculty member is expected to deliver student-centered courses, including distance learning sections; develop and evaluate instructional materials, participate in student outcome assessment projects; advise students in and outside the classroom; and work with other dental faculty to provide a quality clinical experience for students, complying with the state dental hygiene practice act.

C.    This faculty member is expected to participate in other college-related activities and must be willing to be involved in community related-activities (e.g., working with the dental advisory board, participating in dental community activities, attending health career fairs and working with high school guidance counselors to promote the dental assisting program.)

D.    This faculty member must be current in the field of their instruction and transfer that knowledge to students in course content and teaching delivery; as well as, curriculum revisions and updates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Graduate of an accredited dental or dental hygiene school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).  The faculty member must be licensed or eligible for licensure from the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.  Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred) from an accredited college or university with teaching experience at a community college preferred, a background in education theory and methodology, and current concept knowledge relative to subjects teaching required.  Three years clinical experience as a licensed dental hygienist required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong organizational and writing skills; attention to detail, with excellent advising/counseling skills. Ability to establish good working relationships with staff, students, and the community. Ability to organize and prioritize work, makes decisions independently, and attends to details.  Working knowledge of State of Maryland dental hygiene practice, infection control, sterilization techniques, effective laboratory skills, with teaching experience preferred.  CPR/BLS current certification required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Classroom/Lab/Clinical environment

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To view the full Faculty, Dental Hygiene Program job posting and to formally apply online, please visit the employment pages on the Hagerstown Community College website at hagerstowncc.edu.

Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-258.