Dental Hygiene Adjunct Faculty

About the role

Dental Hygiene Adjunct Faculty appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and have a pay range of $44.06 - 54.36 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of the college while performing professional duties.
• Provide clinical instruction aligned with the college's stated philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines.
• Aid students with all aspects of patient care, including treatment and treatment planning.
• Attend faculty calibration meetings to maintain consistent instructional standards.
• Collaborate with the lead clinical instructor to remain up-to-date with curriculum and policy changes.
• Work with the clinical dentist to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student performance, patient treatment, and clinical activities.
• Provide both formative and summative feedback to students to support their development.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students to develop their clinical and professional skills.
• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards in the clinical setting.
• Facilitate students’ understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities in dental hygiene practice.
• Assist with student remediation efforts by identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategies for success.
• Participate in periodic curriculum reviews and contribute to program development and enhancement.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay current in dental hygiene education and clinical advancements.
• Is available for student advising/mentoring, as needed.
• Maintains regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation; provides assistance to students in a timely manner, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the clinical lead.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Graduate of CODA accredited program.
• Current IL Dental Hygiene license.
• Five (5) years of experience in current dental hygiene practice treating adults, and nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
• Certified in local anesthesia and administration in nitrous oxide.
• Maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of dental hygiene practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Proficiency in clinical settings and patient care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$44.06 - 54.36 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Part-time appointment.

Application

Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered. Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources. For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.