Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Adjunct Faculty for Dental Hygiene who will be all-in on our mission and who will perform duties primarily related to the instruction of courses in assigned disciplines. Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, online courses, or tech supported classes, and in immediate preparation for respective courses; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; and preparing teaching materials.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Required: Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Required: License to Practice Dental Hygiene in the state of Texas.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience as a licensed dental hygienist.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching dental hygiene courses at an accredited institution.
• Experience in curriculum development, lesson planning, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience using relevant software and technology in dental hygiene education.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach assigned course(s) utilizing appropriate and engaging instructional methods and techniques.
• Create engaging lesson plans that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submit college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them of their progress.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Participate in course and curriculum development, revision and evaluation.
• Design and implement assessments to measure student learning outcomes.
• Perform effective teaching activities, including classroom instruction, directing projects, and assisting with student coursework, research and internships.
• Plan, develop and present organized classroom instructions and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Good oral and written command of the English language and grammar is required.
• Ability to understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.
• Skills in computer operation, multimedia classroom instructional software, and be willing to learn new computer software.
• Ability to ensure effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.

• Ability to maintain regular communication with students and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and mentoring dental hygiene students.
• Ability to have active participation in continuing education and professional development related to dental hygiene.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary Adjunct: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), please review the TEACHING OVERLOAD COMPENSATION and ADJUNCT FACULTY COMPENSATION chart to view the salary pay scale. This is based on your highest level of education.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, and be able to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: This job may operate in a classroom, online, or tech supported setting. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as microphones, audio/video-recorders, computers, overhead projectors, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.