Adjunct Faculty, Dental Hygiene

About the role

Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation.

Responsibilities

• Provides students with a written course syllabus.
• Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning.
• Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and complete course records.
• Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean.
• Assists in achieving shared goals and visions within the division.
• Incorporates diverse communities and learning styles into instruction.
• Supports student advising and registration.
• Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
• Makes professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations.
• Complies with Dallas College board policies, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate.
• Serves on and attends college committees as assigned.
• Attends campus commencement exercises as required and other required college meetings and activities.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Graduate of a dental or dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the dental field.
• Current, unrestricted Texas Denal Hygienist or Dentist license required.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students.
• Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences.
• The ability to provide quality customer service.

Skills

• Knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles.
• Ability to incorporate delivery of learning styles in instruction.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Use of technology to facilitate learning.

Benefits

Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Pay

Compensation Range H02 Hourly Rate Varies by Program and Contract

Schedule

United States of America (Exempt)