Adjunct-Dental Hygiene

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructing and evaluating theoretical knowledge, psychomotor skills and affective competencies in the Dental Hygiene program
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills utilizing an instructional internet platform
• Demonstrating oral and written communication and teamwork
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to the individual differences of student population and a willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process
• Flexibility for teaching day and/or evening classes

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene preferred
• Current Florida licensure and National Board Certification as a Dental Hygienist
• A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in dental hygiene practice
• Proven knowledge of contemporary dental /healthcare practices
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
• Teaching experience with diverse populations and recent healthcare industry experience are also preferred
• Appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS)

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborating with faculty and staff in the IRSC programs in Health Science and with other IRSC program areas
• Effectively instructing courses in Dental Hygiene
• Evaluating student progress through examinations and observations of performance
• Actively supporting student success through individual counseling and advising
• Maintaining appropriate documentation of related student records
• Maintaining course related equipment and supplies
• Participating in department, division, and general faculty meetings
• Maintaining own professional development related to individual, professional, and institutional needs
• Adhering to all IRSC policies and procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, and stoop
• This position also requires sufficient eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and evaluate procedural results
• Sufficient hearing to assess patient needs and communicate verbally with students and other health care providers
• Sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English
• Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly to the patient’s needs, manipulate equipment, lift a minimum of 30 pounds, participate as a team member of four in moving a 150 pound incapacitated patient, and ensure overall patient safety
• It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary

CLASSIFICATION

• Adjunct
• Supervisory: No
• FLSA Exempt: Yes

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Temporary (Fixed Term)

CERTIFICATION

• Pay range starts at: $23.95/hour

OPEN UNTIL FILLED