Dental Hygiene Instructor, Adjunct

West Coast University • Anaheim, CA

20h

About The Position

As a Dental Hygiene instructor for a certified Great Place to Work, assists with providing leadership in managing and implementing a comprehensive registered dental hygienist program in support of University, campus, or department. Enables an environment that fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility. Responsible for supporting the delivery of the didactic curriculum, faculty and student mentorship, and student academic and disciplinary advisement.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from a US Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental hygiene program.
• Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in higher general education and/or administration required.
• Current California Registered Dental Hygienist license.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification (BLS)
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of dental hygiene clinical experience.
• Minimum three (3) years prior experience in academic leadership.
• Minimum three to five year’s prior experience in teaching in higher education.
• Knowledge in technological support and delivery of educational programs and services.
• Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assists with providing leadership in managing and implementing a comprehensive registered dental hygienist program in support of University, campus, or department.
• Enables an environment that fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.
• Responsible for supporting the delivery of the didactic curriculum, faculty and student mentorship, and student academic and disciplinary advisement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior