Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator

Georgia Department of Revenue•Douglasville, GA

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About The Position

The Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator is a full-time instructional faculty position at West Georgia Technical College. The role provides didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching in the dental hygiene program, delivering instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curricula, program standards, and state academic standards. Courses may be face-to-face, online, or hybrid. The position also involves curriculum development, student recruitment and advising, evaluation of student progress, coordination of clinical and didactic education, and periodic review of clinic course materials and manuals. The coordinator supports student learning and program quality by developing curriculum and lesson plans, collaborating with faculty on student learning outcomes, participating in faculty calibration and mentoring, and supporting applicable certification and accreditation requirements. The position maintains required records and reports, requests supplies and equipment, prepares budget requests, and contributes to recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Faculty also participate in college committees, meetings, and professional development. The role operates in a professional instructional environment and may require travel to other campuses for teaching, meetings, training, and professional development.

Requirements

State of Georgia licensed Dental Hygienist.
Three years of full-time clinical experience in dental hygiene.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field from an accredited institution.
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Knowledge of postsecondary technical education, academic course standards, and the college’s academic programs.
Ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
Skill in preparing and delivering classroom, laboratory, and clinical content.
Decision-making, problem-solving, task organization, and accurate grade-keeping skills.
Computer and job-related software skills.
Interpersonal, public-facing, oral communication, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
Knowledge of Blackboard LMS or another online learning management system.
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical, laboratory, and didactic instruction in dental hygiene.
Teach theory and practical applications in classroom, laboratory, clinic, or field environments using current technology.
Develop program curriculum, syllabi, goals, objectives, and lesson plans.
Correlate clinical education with didactic education and review and revise clinic course materials and manuals.
Evaluate student progress, grade coursework in a timely manner, provide student support and advising, and maintain weekly office hours.
Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area.
Maintain program certification and accreditation requirements, as applicable.
Prepare and maintain required documentation, administrative reports, and data for accrediting bodies.
Collaborate with faculty to establish, measure, and evaluate student learning outcomes.
Review and edit master course shells in the online learning platform as necessary.
Participate in faculty calibration exercises, mentor faculty, and attend faculty meetings.
Request and maintain supplies and equipment and prepare budget requests.
Assist with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
Serve on department and college committees and participate in assigned projects.
Attend professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Meet with students, staff, and educators to discuss instructional programs and related issues.
Complete requested annual training in bloodborne pathogens, medical emergencies, and teaching methodology.