Dental hygientist Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Position Summary :

The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading and evaluation
• Participate and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments
• Pursue excellence in teaching using variety in techniques of computers, multi-media 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 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

Travel : None

Working Environment : Interior / Office

Classification : Non-Exempt

Work Hours : May be full-time or part-time and can include day, evening, and weekend hours

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