Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

17h

About The Position

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in the Department of Dental Hygiene is seeking a part-time non-tenure Adjunct Instructor. Responsibilities Provide instruction in clinical, didactic, laboratory settings, or specialty rotations in accordance with curriculum and program standards. Evaluate and assess student performance through clinical evaluations, and various assessments. Guide and support students through mentoring Participate in departmental meetings, engage in faculty development initiatives Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay up to date with advancements in the dental hygiene field. Keep current with relevant literature to inform and integrate research into teaching and clinical practice. Participate in student remediation as needed to support competency attainment. Adhere to all institutional, programmatic, and clinic policies, including HIPAA and OSHA standards. Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and effective communication. Participate in required program meetings, calibration sessions, and faculty training. Maintain current knowledge of best practices in dental hygiene education and patient care. Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from a Commission of Dental Accreditations (CODA) or a Dental Hygiene program is required. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of clinical practice experience as a Dental Hygienist. Familiarity with accreditation standards (CODA). Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated commitment to student success and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with technology to support effective teaching. LICENSES: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current and unrestricted Dental Hygiene license in the State of Tennessee. Certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration in the State of Tennessee DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES: Prior teaching or instructional experience in Dental Hygiene. For benefits information, please visit https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Science Center contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee. Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UT Health Science Center spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UT Health Science Center is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs. Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization. Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from a Commission of Dental Accreditations (CODA) or a Dental Hygiene program is required.
• Two (2) years of clinical practice experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (CODA).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with technology to support effective teaching.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current and unrestricted Dental Hygiene license in the State of Tennessee.
• Certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration in the State of Tennessee

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching or instructional experience in Dental Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in clinical, didactic, laboratory settings, or specialty rotations in accordance with curriculum and program standards.
• Evaluate and assess student performance through clinical evaluations, and various assessments.
• Guide and support students through mentoring
• Participate in departmental meetings, engage in faculty development initiatives
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay up to date with advancements in the dental hygiene field.
• Keep current with relevant literature to inform and integrate research into teaching and clinical practice.
• Participate in student remediation as needed to support competency attainment.
• Adhere to all institutional, programmatic, and clinic policies, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
• Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and effective communication.
• Participate in required program meetings, calibration sessions, and faculty training.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices in dental hygiene education and patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time