Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator/Faculty

Tennessee Board of Regents•Oak Ridge, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a faculty position at Roane State Community College within the Health Sciences department. The role involves teaching dental hygiene classes, labs, and clinical sessions, as well as contributing to service to the college and program, and engaging in scholarship. The position also includes specific duties as a clinical coordinator, such as orienting and educating adjunct faculty, collaborating with the program director on clinic operations and educational experiences, managing student monitor duty rotations and chair assignments, and participating in the maintenance and repair of clinic equipment.

Requirements

Registered Dental Hygienist with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required.
Licensed as a registered dental hygienist in the State of Tennessee or eligible for licensure. Must have current TN license prior to start of position.
Three years clinical experience required.
Current CPR or completion of course prior to assuming responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene preferred.
One-year experience in teaching and scholarly experience in a dental hygiene program preferred.
Evidence of familiarity with evidence based educational methodology preferred.
Knowledgeable of current technologies in clinic and appropriate to the area of instruction.
Familiarity with management of inventory.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Teaches didactic/lab/clinical classes as assigned utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies.
Works with program director on curriculum development.
Participates in ongoing evaluation of the program including ensuring compliance with regional and programmatic accreditation requirements.
Participates in service to the college and the program.
Participates in Advisory Committee meetings.
Participates in student advising.
Providing orientation and ongoing education for adjunct clinical faculty.
Communicating and collaborating with the program director regarding issues/concerns regarding the safe, effective operation of the clinic and the clinical educational experiences and environment.
Maintains first year and second year student monitor duty rotations and chair assignments.
Participates in weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance of clinic equipment.
Assists in maintaining a repair log for clinic related equipment and coordinates with dental companies necessary repairs.