Adjunct Faculty, Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene

Monroe Community College•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides in-person clinical instruction in dental hygiene and/or dental assisting courses. Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes in the clinical classroom. Evaluates and grades students' clinical performance, laboratory work, assignments, and projects. Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines. Is available to students for academic coaching. Is available for periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or the College, relative to teaching duties, training, and development. MCC Expectations: Adheres to the College Code of Conduct. Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment. Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College. Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college. Commits to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students. Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College. Notice of Non-Discrimination Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.

Requirements

NYS Registered Dental Hygienist and three years of full-time dental hygiene experience (for clinical dental hygiene).
NYS Registered Dental Assistant, NYS Registered Dental Hygienist, or NYS Licensed Dentist, and three years of full-time clinical dental assisting, dental hygiene, and/or dental experience (for clinical dental assisting).
Demonstrates and provides highly developed clinical skills, including preventive therapies, radiographic principles, interpretation and techniques, dental materials, 4-handed dental assisting, periodontal instrumentation, and advanced periodontal techniques.
Ability to educate and train students to achieve entry-level competencies based on accreditation standards and program requirements.
CPR & AED for Health Professionals - certified.
Mandated Reporter Training, current 2025.
Infection control/HIPAA compliant.
Evidence of current NYS required continuing education units.
Ability to teach courses within the program.
Evidence of proficient communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing).
Evidence of proficient organizational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and patient management software.
Desire to teach in person at local clinical site(s).
Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus.
Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Evidence of proficiency with technology.
Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses.
Commitment to continued professional growth.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience as a full-time 4-handed dental assistant, clinical dental hygienist, and/or clinical dentist (for Dental Assisting).
Five or more years of full-time clinical dental hygiene experience (for Dental Hygiene).
Knowledge of dental materials and procedural armamentarium.
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
Teaching experience, general.
Teaching experience in dental assisting, dental hygiene, and or dentistry.
Clinical and/or didactic teaching methodologies coursework/continuing education.
Evidence of an understanding of a humanistic approach to clinical and /or didactic practices.
Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching.
Experience with computerized student record management.
Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently.

Responsibilities

Provides in-person clinical instruction in dental hygiene and/or dental assisting courses.
Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes in the clinical classroom.
Evaluates and grades students' clinical performance, laboratory work, assignments, and projects.
Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines.
Is available to students for academic coaching.
Is available for periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or the College, relative to teaching duties, training, and development.