Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene (Part-Time)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-Time), in the Health and Public Safety Department of the Academic Affairs division. This position is located on Atlanta Technical College’s Main campus, just South of Downtown Atlanta. Under general supervision of the Dean of Health and Public Safety Technology, the Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-Time) is responsible for preparing and delivering quality curriculum with daily instruction of students in the classroom, dental lab & clinical settings. This position requires a passion, demonstrated by experience, for effective teaching and advisement of diverse students. Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions of employment appointed on a per academic term basis, up to twenty-nine (29) hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Dental Hygiene
Three (3) or more years of paid full-time work experience and teaching experience in a dental hygiene program.
Georgia State Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in Good Standing
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by American Heart Association
Local Anesthesia Certification
Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
Knowledge of academic course standards
Knowledge of the college’s academic programs
Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff
Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
Skills to make timely decisions
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
Decision making and problem-solving skills
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
Oral and written communication skills
Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in a health-related field
Five (5) or more years of paid full-time work experience and teaching experience in a dental hygiene program.

Responsibilities

Prepares and delivers quality curriculum with daily instruction of students in the classroom, dental lab & clinical settings.
Demonstrate the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures, including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping requirements.
Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of current procedures in the Dental Hygiene field.
Follow approved curriculum standards and course syllabus.
Monitor student use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
Advise and counsel students and maintain appropriate advisement records on each student.
Maintain classrooms, clinics, and laboratories in accordance with approved classroom and lab management plans.
Attend meetings as required.
Observe and enforce the institution’s policies and regulations.
Assist with student recruitment and job placement. Serves on committees.
Maintain qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and accreditation standards.
Follow rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and other policies and procedures established by the institution.
Assist in the development of reports and other requirements for Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) agencies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.