Full-Time Dental Hygiene Coordinator/Instructor

About the role

The successful applicant will serve as the coordinator and instructor in the Dental Hygiene program. As coordinator, the individual will be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, future accreditation and overall effectiveness of the educational program/courses. As an instructor, the individual will teach Dental Hygiene courses in both the traditional and computerized environment. The individual will also assess student performance, ensure faculty qualifications and collaborate with Dental Hygiene faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in the program/courses.

Qualifications

• A licensed Dentist or a licensed Dental Hygienist who has passed the NBDHE and be eligible to practice in the State of Illinois.
  • Must have graduated from a CODA-accredited training program
  • Possesses or acquire within one year at least a Master’s degree
• Three years of experience as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a dental practice capacity
• One year of teaching experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills
• Background in administrative activities including staffing, long-range planning, quality assessment/performance improvement, and evaluation of staff, preferred
• Experience in accreditation activities, preferred
• Competency with applicable software systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, etc.) preferred
• Ability to meet, successfully complete and maintain minimum health requirements, drug and/or reference checks required by college and/or clinical facilities prior to and throughout employment
• Meets the minimum standards of instruction established by the Administration and the Board of Trustees for any assigned courses
• A valid driver’s license is required

Skills

• Competency with applicable software systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, etc.) preferred
• Ability to meet, successfully complete and maintain minimum health requirements, drug and/or reference checks required by college and/or clinical facilities prior to and throughout employment
• A valid driver’s license is required

Benefits and perks

• Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
• Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation
• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

Work location

Belleville Campus with district-wide overload teaching opportunities. Driving may be required to other campuses, student field experience or internship sites. Driving may be required to reach off-campus sites, visit clinical facilities throughout the region and to attend professional functions within the state of Illinois and the St. Louis region.

Application deadline

This position will remain open until filled.

Application procedure

To be considered for this position, you must apply directly at www.swic.edu/employmentsearch using job ID 4317 for easy navigation to the job posting. Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted (official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire).

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