Adjunct Faculty, Dental Hygiene (Future Opportunities)

Subject Areas

• Dental Hygiene Pre-clinic
• Dental Hygiene Clinic – First and Second Year
• DENT-1000 Introduction to Dental Health Careers
• Dental Materials
• Oral Radiography
• Oral Anatomy and Dental Sciences

Duties and Responsibilities

• Commitment to CCRI’s Mission
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Teach assigned courses
• Convey knowledge and skills effectively to students
• Continue professional development as an educator
• Use advanced technologies to expand student resources and learning opportunities
• Assess student learning according to best practices in measurement of student performance objectives and outcomes
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in pedagogical approaches to a diverse population of students and peers
• Dental Hygiene preclinical, clinical, laboratory and didactic teaching
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues
• Provide academic support to students and provide remediation as needed
• Participate in accreditation activities

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical dental hygiene experience
• Current Rhode Island dental/dental hygiene license and permit to administer local anesthesia are required. Candidates who are eligible for licensure will be considered
• Current certification in CPR at the Healthcare Provider level

Competencies

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Previous teaching experience at a CODA-accredited institution
• ADHA membership

Application Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.

About the Role

The CCRI’s Department of Dental Health invites applicants for future adjunct positions. This posting is not for an immediate vacancy but for upcoming opportunities. By applying, you will be placed in a pool of candidates who will be reviewed when a suitable position becomes available. The Dental Health Programs prepare students as dental professionals who have the skills required to be competent members of the dental care team, deliver quality dental health care to the public, have the knowledge to pass national licensure and certification examinations, and are committed to professional development through life-long learning.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay and Schedule

The hourly salary is $97.1 and the job type is Part-Time Adjunct. The schedule is Academic and the funding source is Unrestricted.

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About Community College of Rhode Island

Since opening its doors for the first time on September 24, 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island has created a strong foundation as the state’s only associate degree-granting institution serving all Rhode Islanders with an affordable, high-quality education.

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