"Instructor-Part Time, DCG-Dental Hygiene"

Job Description

Job ID: 292932
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Part Time

Job Summary

Job ID 292932

Position # 20000266

The Department of Dental Hygiene in the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a part-time Instructor. The faculty member will teach didactic and clinical courses as assigned. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 100%

1. Teach didactic and clinical courses as assigned.
2. Supervise and grade clinical skills performed by students in accordance with course objectives identified in the course syllabus.
3. Uphold expected standards of professionalism, quality, and ethics and in doing serve as a role model for the students.
4. Employ a variety of teaching methods in order to meet the diverse learning styles of students.
5. Remain in clinic for the duration of all clinical sessions.
6. Monitor student performance and provide constructive feedback to students in a reasonable amount of time.
7. Share information about students' needs, attendance and achievements with the director and other faculty members.
8. Attend regularly scheduled faculty meetings.
9. Participate in trainings, orientations and college required activities.
10. Support the college and dental hygiene mission and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in dental hygiene or related field.
License to practice dental hygiene in the state of Georgia or be eligible for licensure.
Current BLS certification.
Three years of clinical dental hygiene practice.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification to administer local anesthesia in GA

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Part-Time: This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. Amount of time worked is based on work commitment.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 0.40 and is not benefits eligible.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Participation in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan is mandatory for part-time and temporary employees. The Georgia Defined Contribution Plan is a retirement plan for part-time employees who work less than 50% and for temporary employees. Members contribute 7 1/2% of gross salary to the plan.

College/Department Information

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, we provide dental education to the next generation of professionals by offering hands-on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia and beyond. The DCG was founded to provide the people of Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry. As a patient, you have the option to receive treatment in one of our three different practice models consisting of student clinics, resident care, or in the faculty practice. All dental treatments can be completed by the specialists in our facility. We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912