PT Dental Hygiene Instructor

Position Description

DEFINITION:

To provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to college students through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, and clinical experiences. Clinical sessions include a maximum of 20 hours per week to include daytime, evenings, and/or Saturdays.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from Program Director, Dental Hygiene
• May receive general supervision from full-time clinical faculty.
• Exercises no supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Provide classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to students.
• Collaborate with lead course instructor on course development and assessment tools.
• Evaluate student performance in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical setting.
• Provide demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.
• Provide feedback and remediation as necessary for dental hygiene students.
• Attend monthly clinical faculty meetings.
• Attend clinical calibration meetings.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lessons format.
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Professional skills, knowledge and attributes within the dental hygiene profession.
• Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instructional techniques and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures.
• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
• Dental software for record keeping.
• Dental software for dental imaging.
• Management of medical emergencies in the dental clinic.

Ability To:

• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations..
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:Making observationsReading and writingCommunicating with othersOperating assigned equipmentHandling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:Standing or sitting for extended periods of timeOperating assigned equipmentHandling varied tasks simultaneously Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:Making sound decisionsResponding to questionsDemonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• Graduate of a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
• A baccalaureate or higher degree.
• Evidence of academic preparation consistent with the American Dental Association Commission standards for accreditation. This includes documented background in educational methodology, techniques, and instruction or ability to complete within three months of hire date.
• Local Anesthesia certification or ability to complete within three months of hire date.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of three calendar years’ experience in the clinical practice of dental hygiene.
  
  

License/Training:

• Current North Carolina Dental Hygiene License.
• Compliance with required immunizations.
• Current OSHA training.
• Current HIPAA training.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Teaching experiences in dental hygiene at or above the program level.
• Member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Successful candidates are required to submit official transcripts for all degrees obtained prior to official hire date. If highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Successful candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.