Dental Hygiene Clinical Adjunct

Iowa Western Community College•Council Bluffs, IA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for delivering all levels of the Dental Hygiene program classes. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment, assessment of student learning, responsibility for equipment, materials, and supplies, review of adjunct faculty applications and credentials, and budget management. Demonstrates IWCC's core mission, vision, and values Follow the class schedule for each course section assigned to you by the Academic Dean Prepare for each class session Meet minimum expectations for use of the College Learning Management System (post the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, record student attendance, and maintain an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities), and for reports (roster verification, 5th week and 10th week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments) Expected to comply with all IWCC policies and procedures, as well as follow all directions given to you by academic dean Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation Develop and revise course and program curricula Assess student learning outcomes in courses each term Collaborate with the department to analyze assessment of student learning data and develop course and program improvement plans Contribute to the annual evaluation and revision of General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs) Participate in department, division, and college meetings Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean Complete instructor training online Complete one approved professional development activity each year Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan to maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice trends in the field Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment Undertake and timely complete additional duties as assigned, e.g., development of class schedules, budget development, course and program evaluations, committee assignments, reports, equipment needs and evaluations Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity Make yourself available to answer student questions outside of class time (student conferences can be held on campus in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email) Help students achieve their educational and career goals Refer students to college resources Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations Implement accommodations for ADA compliance Other duties as assigned which may include: Review faculty credentials in consultation with the Academic Dean Review student transcripts upon request Assist with instructor orientations Assist the College with NACEP accreditation standards

Requirements

Dental hygienist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation and possesses a Associate's degree or higher degree for clinical.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration
Strong computational ability to include mathematic calculations and analyzing statistical data
Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
Excellent customer service skills required
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
Positive attitude
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
Ability to pass a background check
Normal Office
Light work (lift 10 lbs)
The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear

Responsibilities

Delivering all levels of the Dental Hygiene program classes
Teaching classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions
Curriculum development/restructuring
Committee assignments
Student academic advising
Student recruitment
Assessment of student learning
Responsibility for equipment, materials, and supplies
Review of adjunct faculty applications and credentials
Budget management
Demonstrates IWCC's core mission, vision, and values
Follow the class schedule for each course section assigned to you by the Academic Dean
Prepare for each class session
Meet minimum expectations for use of the College Learning Management System (post the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, record student attendance, and maintain an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities), and for reports (roster verification, 5th week and 10th week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments)
Expected to comply with all IWCC policies and procedures, as well as follow all directions given to you by academic dean
Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation
Develop and revise course and program curricula
Assess student learning outcomes in courses each term
Collaborate with the department to analyze assessment of student learning data and develop course and program improvement plans
Contribute to the annual evaluation and revision of General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
Participate in department, division, and college meetings
Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
Complete instructor training online
Complete one approved professional development activity each year
Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan to maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice trends in the field
Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment
Undertake and timely complete additional duties as assigned, e.g., development of class schedules, budget development, course and program evaluations, committee assignments, reports, equipment needs and evaluations
Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
Make yourself available to answer student questions outside of class time (student conferences can be held on campus in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email)
Help students achieve their educational and career goals
Refer students to college resources
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
Implement accommodations for ADA compliance
Review faculty credentials in consultation with the Academic Dean
Review student transcripts upon request
Assist with instructor orientations
Assist the College with NACEP accreditation standards