Part-time Dental Hygienist Instructor

About the role

Blackhawk Technical College is seeking a part-time instructor in the Dental Hygienist program. Candidates must have a background in and current knowledge of dental hygiene, the specific subjects they are teaching, and educational theory and methodology consistent with teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory instruction on Mondays to dental assistant and dental hygienist students in the Dental Hygiene Process course
• Plan, prepare and deliver instruction and facilitate the learning of students
• Assess the learning outcomes of students at the unit, course, and program level
• Fulfill assigned schedule; maintain accurate student attendance and grade records; maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, compliance with accreditation standards, and equipment security; and ensure opportunities for student evaluation
• Participate in activities of the instructional team, including planning, development, scheduling, and budgeting as a cooperative and professional team player
• Support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals
• Develop, revise, and continually update curriculum and instructional materials which are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on level of required documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene or Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene and a bachelor’s degree in related field such as Allied Health, Natural Science, Education, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy or Health Administration
• Graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental hygiene program
• State of Wisconsin licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) or eligible to obtain before hire
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time (minimum of 4,000 hours) post-licensure work experience in dental hygiene
• Certified in local anesthetic and eligible to obtain certification in nitrous oxide