Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty

Education Affiliates • Landover, MD

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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 background in education
• Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals
• Documented background in the assigned subject
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience preferred
• Documented of background in educational methodology

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time