Dental Hygiene Part-time Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Columbus Technical College seeks a part-time adjunct instructor for its Dental Hygiene Program. The instructor evaluates student progress toward program goals, objectives, and learning outcomes and ensures that safety and security requirements are met during training sessions. The role also involves maintaining program accreditation requirements, preparing and maintaining documentation and administrative reports, attending advisory committee meetings, and completing mandatory staff development training. The position may involve teaching high school students, teaching on or off campus throughout the college's service delivery area (Muscogee, Stewart, Quitman, Chattahoochee, Harris, and Talbot Counties), and travel. Pay is commensurate with education and experience; no benefits are provided.

Requirements

Current Georgia Dental Hygiene State License or Georgia Dental Hygiene Teaching License.
Baccalaureate degree or higher in dental hygiene or a related field.
Graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
At least three years of clinical experience as a hygienist.
Ability to teach collegiate-level Dental Hygiene didactic, clinical, and laboratory courses.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency with current computer applications.
Strong time management and organization skills.
Effective written and oral communication.
Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills.
General computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Blackboard.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in the Dental Hygiene Program.
Follow state standards when developing program and course outlines, goals, and objectives.
Maintain and apply current knowledge of the program's accrediting body, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Maintain student records and attendance in an orderly manner.
Evaluate student progress in competency areas and progress toward goals and objectives.
Develop teaching methods and maintain management procedures and documentation.
Meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss instructional programs and issues affecting student progress.
Ensure safety and security requirements are met in training areas.
Maintain program certification requirements as appropriate.
Maintain ethical standards, including student confidentiality, honesty, and compliance with HIPAA and OSHA standards.
Continue education and professional development.
Maintain positive interactions with instructors and professional staff.
Complete other job-related duties as assigned.