Adjunct Instructor- Clinical Dentist (Part-Time)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlanta Technical College is hiring a part-time Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Dentist in the Academic and Student Affairs division, Health & Public Safety Technologies Department. The position is based at the college’s Main campus, just south of Downtown Atlanta, and works under the general supervision of the Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator. Adjunct faculty appointments are temporary, part-time positions made on a per-academic-term basis, for up to 29 hours per week. The compensation is $50 per hour. The instructor prescribes, evaluates, and maintains radiographic needs of patients and student records; provides dental anesthetic for clinical patients; and teaches students about dental technique, anatomy, effects, and selection. The role promotes clinical excellence and develops interpersonal dental relationships. The instructor may be required to teach at other locations, including locations within the community.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from a postsecondary institution accredited by an organization recognized by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education.
Current dental licensure in the State of Georgia.
At least three years of paid work experience in the dental field.
Dental Hygiene licensure in Georgia, or eligibility for that licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of and experience with computer clinical management systems such as Dentrix.
Knowledge of and experience with word processing, analog and digital radiography, and intraoral photography.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Critical thinking, knowledge, judgment, awareness, understanding, memory, and ability to process information clearly and effectively.
Gross and fine motor skills and dexterity with both hands to administer dental anesthesia safely and effectively.
Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
Faculty must be credentialed to meet applicable accrediting-body requirements for assigned courses.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of clinical experience within the last seven years.
At least two years of teaching experience in a dental hygiene education program and/or higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide dental examinations using current standards of care.
Assist with student learning related to dental materials.
Evaluate and assist with clinical medical emergency protocols.
Remain current with technology in dental practice, particularly clinical dental hygiene, dental technology, and dental radiology.
Attend meetings as required.
Observe and enforce the institution’s policies and regulations.
Maintain employment qualifications required by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual and accreditation standards.
Follow applicable Technical College System of Georgia policies, institutional rules, and procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Prescribe, evaluate, and maintain radiographic needs of patients and student records.
Provide dental anesthetic for clinical patients.
Instruct students on dental technique, anatomy, effects, and selection.
Promote clinical excellence and develop interpersonal dental relationships.
Teach at other locations, including within the community, if required.