Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor

Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources•College Wide, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland Community College (OCC) is seeking Adjunct Faculty Instructors who value diversity, shared responsibility, open communication, personal empowerment, integrity, and ethical commitment. Adjunct Faculty must be committed to using modern technology in the classroom. Applications for adjunct positions are accepted continuously and entered into a candidate pool. Adjunct Instructors are hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year, depending on enrollment needs. If a need arises, applications in the pool are reviewed and the Department reaches out directly to candidates. Candidates who do not have legal residence in the State of Michigan will become Edustaff employees. Employment offers, salary, and benefits are provided by Edustaff, not OCC. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach anticipated Dental Hygiene courses, which range from basic to advanced skill levels. Where applicable, adjuncts are required to maintain and/or provide licensure and certifications.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene OR Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene and 1-year experience
Current Michigan license as a Registered Dental Hygienist
Certification in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
Experience and ability to work with students and staff
Ability to work as a team player in a multicultural working environment
Commitment to using modern technology in the classroom

Nice To Haves

Value diversity, shared responsibility, open communication, personal empowerment, integrity and ethical commitment

Responsibilities

Provide classroom, clinical, and/or lab instruction in accordance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation
Primary responsibility includes teaching in the classroom and/or lab while aligning with objectives and outcomes for the department
Analyze student learning outcomes for courses taught and revise teaching based upon findings
Provide course student learning outcomes to department
Complete student grades and classroom work in a timely manner
Expected to be reliable, responsible, professional, and efficient with schedule and teaching assignment
Collaborate with other faculty and administration to support student success
Use technology appropriate to the nature and objectives of the course/program, including the college learning management system Desire to Learn (D2L) and Zoom software
Pursue continued professional development in the subject(s) taught
Maintain required credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as discipline standards dictate
Hold required office hours based upon credit hours taught
Perform other duties as assigned