Adjunct - Dental Hygiene (Hygienist)

About the role

Teach assigned classes, within the Dental Hygiene Program in the Dental Hygiene Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Plan course content and assign appropriate course work.
• Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.
• Meet classes at assigned times.
• Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment where appropriate.
• See that equipment and/or labs are properly maintained where appropriate.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Maintain student records, evaluate student progress, and assign grades.
• Prepare course/class reports as required.
• Maintain office hours convenient for students.
• Adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), and any and policies or laws that govern higher education at Rock Valley College.
• Attend required meetings (faculty, division, in-service training, etc.).
• Aid in placement of graduates when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene or Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene (if teaching is limited to a clinical and dental science laboratory course)
• Illinois Registered Dental Hygiene (RDH)
• Five years of current clinical experience in a Dental Clinic as an RDH
• Flexibility in work schedule.
• Interest in serving a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in educational methodologies
• Experience teaching in a Dental Hygiene program
• Experience with Dentrix patient software
• Experience with digital x-rays