Instructor/Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene

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Job Summary

The Dental Hygiene Instructor is responsible for implementing aspects of didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching in ASDH dental hygiene curriculum, curriculum development, student assessment, student advising and orientation, and supporting the Dental Hygiene Department.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
• Teaches dental hygiene laboratory, clinical and didactic courses in accordance with objectives of the course outline and set forth by the department using a variety of instructional methods and technologies that facilitate learning for all students
• Directs students during various clinical/laboratory/class experiences and off-site learning experiences.
• Maintains timely and proper communication with students, faculty, and staff of the college via phone, email, and other electronic means.
• Develops and maintains current course content and syllabi/outlines for assigned courses in accordance with departmental curriculum committee, Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards (CODA,) and American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Compendium of Curriculum Guidelines
• Identifies and addresses problems with course content, technology, and equipment
• Regularly reviews and updates instructional materials based on new information, research, or discoveries in the discipline or in pedagogical approaches to teaching in the discipline
• Manages courses through systematic use of appropriate syllabi and accurate, professional records of student performance, attendance, and grades in the classroom, clinic, and/or laboratory
• Maintains and orders clinical/classroom/lab supplies as needed and sets-up instructional equipment and supplies in classrooms, labs, and clinics as required
• Actively monitors student progress in didactic learning and on clinical/laboratory performance and skill evaluations. Interacts with students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging and timely feedback and advising. Communicates the status of student progress to the Director and other faculty as needed
• Announces and keeps regular office hours in accordance with college policy
• Facilitates faculty calibration and assists in departmental curriculum review/revision and with accreditation documentation
• Participates in regular training for advising of students and in dental community and program events
• Pursues continued professional development in teaching areas, technological applications for the classroom, clinic, and lab, and innovations and enhancements in teaching and learning
• Actively participate in program promotion and recruitment of students
• Serves committees of the college, student organizations, and department specific work
• Attend departments and school meetings, full-faculty meetings, required training, and graduation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist who is a graduate from a Commission On Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental hygiene program
• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
• Current Georgia Dental Hygiene License or is licensure eligible
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical dental hygiene experience
• Dental Hygiene didactic and clinical teaching experience preferred

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience and education

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Standard of Care in Dental Hygiene
• Demonstrates a growth mindset
• Strong dental hygiene instrumentation skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively and inter-professionally
• Skill in analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Ability to interact effectively with students, patients, faculty and staff
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and D2L, Eaglesoft and Curve software

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu