Dental Hygiene Faculty - Full Time

Education Affiliates•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

The Dental Hygiene Faculty member provides didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction and supports students and the Dental Hygiene Program. The role includes preparing, presenting, developing, managing, and evaluating courses; supporting clinic or pre-clinic assignments; mentoring and advising students; maintaining accurate student records; and keeping regular office hours. The faculty member uses varied teaching methods and stays current with learning resources, equipment, supplies, technology, and software used by the program. The position also contributes to faculty and program development, meetings, committees, community service, and promotion of the Dental Hygiene Program and profession. The faculty member maintains professional currency, supports the program’s vision, mission, and goals, complies with program and school policies, maintains reliable attendance, and performs other assigned duties. Work is in an interior/office environment. Work may include evening or weekend hours; travel is not required.

Requirements

Be a dental hygienist with at least a baccalaureate degree or enrolled in a baccalaureate program, or be a dentist with an education background.
Professional experience sufficient to understand and fulfill the program goals.
Documented background in the assigned subject.
Current Dental Hygiene or Dental License, or ability to obtain one.
Current CPR certification/health care provider certification.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Three years of full-time clinical experience.
Documented background in educational methodology.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, present, develop, manage, grade, and evaluate didactic courses.
Participate in and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments.
Use a variety of teaching techniques, including computers, multimedia, lectures, and laboratories.
Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, clinical equipment and supplies, technology, and software required by the Dental Hygiene Program.
Mentor, counsel, and advise students to support their success and retention.
Maintain accurate and updated student records.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the Dental Hygiene Program.
Support students attending orientations, program activities, and professional conventions.
Write letters of recommendation and letters supporting students’ employment and continuing education.
Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs.
Attend and support faculty and 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 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.
Support the Dental Hygiene Program’s vision, mission, and goals and comply with program and school policies.
Accept and participate in other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.