Dental Hygiene FT Faculty

Education Affiliates•Tinicum Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygiene Faculty position involves didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for course preparation, presentation, development, management, and grading. They will also participate in clinic or pre-clinic assignments, mentor and advise students, and maintain accurate student records. The role requires staying current with learning resources, textbooks, and dental hygiene equipment and technology. Additionally, the faculty member will support student attendance at various program activities and conventions, write letters of recommendation, and participate in faculty development programs and committee assignments. Encouraging community service and promoting the Dental Hygiene Program are also key aspects of the role. The faculty member will act as an ambassador for the program and profession, stay current in the field through professional development, and provide leadership contributions. Maintaining a positive attitude and supporting the program's vision, mission, and goals, along with compliance with all policies, are essential. Regular and reliable attendance is required, as are other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a dental hygienist who possesses a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a baccalaureate program
Or a Dentist who has a background in education
Professional experience is necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals
Documented background in the assigned subject
Must have a current Dental Hygiene or Dental License or the ability to obtain one
Must have current CPR certification/health care provider
Excellent oral and written communications
3 years of full-time clinical experience
Documented background in educational methodology

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading, and evaluation
Participate in and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments
Pursue excellence in teaching using a variety of techniques in computers, multimedia, and in lectures/laboratories
Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology, and software required by the dental hygiene program
Student mentoring, counseling, and advisement for success and retention
Maintain accurate and updated student records
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program
Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions
Write letters of recommendation, employment, and continuing education to support the students
Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs
Attend and support faculty/department meetings
Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments
Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students
Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions
Act as an ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community
Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development
Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school, and Education Affiliates, Inc.
Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school, and Education Affiliates, Inc.
Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission, and goals
Compliance with all program and school policies
Accept and participate in other duties as assigned
Regular and reliable attendance