Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Accountabilities

• Teaches an assigned academic course schedule in the Dental Hygiene classroom, laboratory, and field experience setting as appropriate for the academic program
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the academic area of specialization and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students
• Affords assistance with the selection, placement, and follow-up of students
• Assists in the selection, placement, and follow-up of students
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and educational & training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication
• Requisitions necessary equipment, supplies, and classroom materials with ample lead time to assure a smooth instructional program; assists colleagues in the design and maintenance of physical facilities and resources to ensure safe and effective instruction
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in education, science, or health related field. Possession of a Masters degree in Education shall require twelve (12) graduate credits in a science or health related field and a Bachelors degree a science or health related field.
• Experience: Six (6) years of teaching experience in a field related to dental care, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration or six (6) years of business or industry experience directly related to dental care, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dental Hygienist.