Dental Hygiene Instructor - Full Time

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Reports to: Dental Hygiene Program Director

Position Summary: The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading and evaluation

· Participate and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments

· Pursue excellence in teaching using variety in techniques of computers, multi-media and in lectures/laboratories

· Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology and software required by the dental hygiene program

· Student mentoring, counseling and advisement for success and retention

· Maintain accurate and updated student records

· Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program

· Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions

· Write letters of recommendation, employment and continuing education to support the students

· Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs

· Attend and support faculty/department meetings

· Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments

· Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students

· Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions.

· Act as ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community

· Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development

· Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.

· Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.

· Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission and goals

· Compliance with all program and school policies

· Accept and participate in other duties as assigned

· Regular and reliable attendance

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

Education:

· Must be a dental hygienist who possesses a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a baccalaureate program

· Or a Dentist who has background in education

· Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals

· Documented background in the assigned subject

Professional:

· Must have a current Dental Hygiene or Dental License or the ability to obtain one

-Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene

· Must have current CPR certification/health care provider

· Excellent oral and written communications

· 3 years of full-time clinical experience

· Teaching experience preferred

· Documented of background in educational methodology

Classification: Exempt

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday and may include some evening hours for clinic

Travel: None

Working Environment: Interior/Office