"Instructor, Dental Hygiene - Adjunct (Clinic)"

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will assist in the development, prepare, and teach Dental Hygiene courses within the department as well as participate in the organization, administration, continuous review, planning development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program. Instructional responsibilities require a broad-based knowledge of the role of the dental hygienist in the health industry. Adjunct faculty may also be responsible for advising and recruiting students and collaborating with business and industry partners to provide necessary training and education.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• Prepare & teach departmental courses to include: developing learner centered lesson plans, employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles, incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments, creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population, preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate, conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate.

Professional Development

• Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by: participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation, participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.

Administration

• Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include: maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment, providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions, maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle), complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations.

Student Support

• Provide an environment conducive to student success to include: addressing student concerns in a timely manner, promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success, referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate, demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Baccalaureate degree in Dental Hygiene or related field from an institutionally accredited college/university.
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina or be eligible for licensure in North Carolina.

Education Preferred

• Master’s degree from an institutionally accredited college/university.
• American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) membership.

Experience Required

• Three years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in dental topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a dental hygienist.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to: Multi-task, Supporting the Vision and Mission of the College, Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments, Create and maintain a learner centered environment, Communicate effectively, Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed): Reporting Requirements, Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter), Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter), Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter), Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter), elearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching), eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching). Department Trainings/Requirements: Bloodborne pathogens/personal protective equipment training (yearly), Automatic electronic defibrillator/ CPR certification (renewal every 2 years), Health requirements as specified by clinical agency contracts, Background check consisting of Criminal Background Check (CBC), Office of Inspector General Reviews (OIG), and twelve panel urine drug screen from the facility selected by GTCC (if applicable).

Physical Demands

• Physical Requirements: Hear and see, Stand extended periods of time (up to 12 hours), Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead.
• Work hours may include day, evening, weekend responsibilities.
• Travel may be involved.