Adjunct Instructor 1 - Dentist

Ferris State University • Big Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Working with dental hygiene faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff to provide supervision and evaluation of dental hygiene students in pre-clinical and clinical courses, dental radiology, and other dental hygiene courses. The supervising dentist works under the direction of the Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Supervisor. This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The anticipated start date of this position is August 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
• Recent clinical experience.
• Must be a DDS/DMD, licensed to practice in Michigan.
• Must have a Michigan Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance license.
• Must have a current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Active member in ADA/MDA for DDS.
• Knowledge of CDC guidelines, OSHA/MIOSHA regulations, HIPAA and data security.
• Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Guide, provide feedback, and supervise students who are practicing procedures in laboratory/clinic and off-site settings.
• Evaluate student's work, advise faculty of students' laboratory/clinic performance.
• Knowledge of course objectives, learning material, and anticipated outcomes for student learning.
• Administer and evaluate process evaluations.
• Evaluate patients' needs for clinical services and assist students in developing treatment plans.
• Assist with troubleshooting and equipment repair where appropriate.
• Remain current in educational methodology including all areas of dental hygiene care, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, infection control, and safety involving hazardous materials, chemicals and radiation.
• Ensure that safety requirements are in place and safe procedures are being followed.
• Maintain accurate student and patient records.
• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
• Assist the Clinic Facilities Coordinator and Dental Hygiene Clinic Operations Supervisor as needed.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
• Keep regular posted office hours and participate in traditional functions which have academic significance.
• Teach off-campus or in an online environment as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees