Dental Hygiene Adjunct Faculty

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Meet all scheduled clinics and laboratory sessions and be fully prepared for each class meeting.
• Evaluate students’ work thoroughly and equitably.
• Keep informed of current educational trends, both in general and in one’s specific field.
• Understand the student group being served and work toward improving students’ skills.
• Actively engage in the South College assessment of student learning initiatives and complete assigned assessment activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings including calibration, curriculum development and review, as well as staffing for students of concern.
• Keep accurate records, maintain course syllabi, and post grades according to South College schedules.
• Report to appropriate personnel problems involving students needing special academic or personal assistance.
• Attend all meetings and training appropriate to the assigned position.
• Adhere to the South College philosophy and the policies/procedures of the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of Dental Education.

Requirements

• This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below:
• Education and Training:
• Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited college or university and experience in the dental setting or a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Dental Hygiene License – State of Tennessee or the ability to obtain a Tennessee License
• Current CPR Certification
• Administration of Local Anesthesia Certification
• Nitrous Oxide Certification
• 3 to 5 years of dental hygiene experience
• While not required, the following are also preferred:
• Master's or second degree(s) in Dental Hygiene or a related Health Care or Education area