Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor

Savannah Technical College•Savannah, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Technical College is seeking a part time/adjunct faculty member for the Dental Hygiene program on the Savannah Campus. The individual will report to the Dean for Health Sciences and the Department Head of the Dental Hygiene Program. The Dental Hygiene Program adjunct faculty will be responsible for the following duties:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in dental Hygiene or related field from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
Current knowledge of the specific subjects of the appointed teaching assignments.
Faculty who are dental hygienists or dentists must be graduates of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and hold a current unencumbered State Of Georgia dental or dental hygiene license.
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Basic computer skills to include, but not limited to, Word; Excel; Power Point; and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
Two years clinical practice experience.
Two years teaching experience.
Experience teaching adults and/or supervising students in a clinical setting.
Background in current educational methodology, theory and practice.

Responsibilities

Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and clinicals through using appropriate teaching methods
Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction for the dental hygiene courses
Develop and coordinate curriculum; conduct assessments of all courses taught in the department as requested
Evaluate effectiveness of courses through student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys
Evaluate instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing and/or evaluation methods
Maintain and submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up
Coordinate cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned
Assist with completion of reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies
Ensure compliance with dental hygiene accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies
Attend and assist with coordinating dental hygiene advisory committee for the department
Participate in College committees and meetings
Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas
Instruct students, develops program syllabi, goals, and objectives
Maintain a student-oriented approach to education
Assist department head and/or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program
Attend faculty and other meetings as assigned
Maintain desirable and safe laboratory and clinical conditions
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences
Follow policies/procedures of Savannah Technical College, to include standards for student- faculty professional relationships/interaction.
Communicate and interact professionally, with college employees, students, and visitors, utilizing excellent organizational and customer service skills
Improve professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by: Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; Obtaining and maintaining certification and degree as required; Attending professional and specialty courses; Keeping abreast of new development trends. and techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned