Dental Hygiene Instructor (part-time)

Position Summary

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:

Professional Development

• Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Maintain licensure and certifications as required.

Conglomerate Responsibilities

• Support the College Strategic Initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and administration.
• Maintain safety protocols and ensure a safe learning environment.

Specific Teaching Assignment

Faculty member will be responsible for teaching theory, laboratory or clinical courses in the dental hygiene program, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery, as part of the approved program curriculum.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene or related area from an accredited institution.
• Provide transcript of coursework documenting solid progress toward attaining Masters’ degree in Dental Hygiene or related field from an accredited institution.
• Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (R.D.H.) or Doctor of Dentistry (D.D.S.). RDH must also be certified or eligible to obtain certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide delivery within six months of hiring.
• At least three years of full time recent, relevant dental hygiene clinic experience.
• Possess clinical knowledge of the specific subjects to be taught, including background in educational methodology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or related area from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience at community college level.
• Familiarity with use of computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, competency-based instruction and modularized courseware.