Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct Instructor PT (VLD)
About The Position
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants. To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodations.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene program.
- Current and valid Georgia Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field.
- Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience.
- Local anesthesia certification preferred.
- Experience with electronic dental records and clinical management software.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical instruction and supervision to dental hygiene students.
- Evaluate student performance and assess achievement of clinical competencies.
- Guide students in providing safe, ethical, and patient-centered care.
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, clinic policies, and professional standards.
- Assist students in developing critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional behaviors.
- Maintain accurate student evaluations and clinical records.
- Participate in faculty meetings, calibration sessions, and professional development activities as required.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support program goals and accreditation standards.
- Serve as a professional role model for students.
Benefits
- No health nor flexible benefits will be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
