A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.
Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor Position Summary:
The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading, and evaluation Participate in and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments Pursue excellence in teaching using a variety of techniques of computers, multimedia, and in lectures/laboratories Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology, and software required by the dental hygiene program Student mentoring, counseling, and advisement for success and retention Maintain accurate and updated student records Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions Write letters of recommendation, employment, and continuing education to support the students Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs Attend and support faculty/department meetings Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions. Act as an ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school, and Education Affiliates, Inc. Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school, and Education Affiliates, Inc. Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission, and goals Compliance with all program and school policies Accept and participate in other duties as assigned Regular and reliable attendance
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:
Education:
Must be a dental hygienist who possesses a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a baccalaureate program Or a Dentist who has a background in education Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals Documented background in the assigned subject
Professional:
Must have a current Dental Hygiene or Dental License, or the ability to obtain one Must have current CPR certification/health care provider Excellent oral and written communications 3 years of full-time clinical experience Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred but not required Documented background in educational methodology
