Faculty - Dental Hygiene

St. Louis Community College • Florissant Valley, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an onsite position located in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Candidates should apply only if they are able to be physically present and available to work onsite by the start date. The position requires a wide range of professional responsibilities, including participation in curriculum and course development, course budget preparation, departmental planning, and attending departmental, campus, and college-wide meetings. The faculty member will actively engage in committee participation, provide student mentoring, and deliver didactic and clinical instruction at the Forest Park and/or Florissant Valley campus. Additional responsibilities include coordinating or co-coordinating dental hygiene clinic and laboratory courses, preparing course materials, and performing other duties as assigned. The faculty member’s course assignments will be determined by the program chair and assistant chair, in line with their education, expertise, and preparation.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Dental Hygiene Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Minimum of three (3) years full-time, or full-time equivalent, of clinical Dental Hygiene experience
• Current Certification in Healthcare Provider CPR
• Current Dental Hygiene licensure in Missouri with infiltration and block anesthesia and nitrous oxide certifications or eligible for licensure in Missouri and eligible for infiltration and block anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification
• Significant continuing education and professional development activities in subject matter and dental hygiene education methodology
• Current American Dental Hygienists' Association membership
• Master’s degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in education or subject field OR Bachelor’s degree with major in subject field or education and dental hygiene college teaching experience
• A commitment to matriculate and complete a master’s degree in education or subject field within five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of five (5) years clinical Dental Hygiene experience
• Master’s degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in education or subject field
• Two (2) years of full-time, or full-time equivalent, college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development, review, and updating of curriculum for dental hygiene courses to ensure alignment with current industry standards and academic objectives.
• Assist in preparing and managing the budget for dental hygiene courses, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources for instructional and operational needs.
• Attend and contribute to departmental, campus, and college-wide meetings, providing valuable input on program development, student success, and institutional goals.
• Serve on departmental and college committees, contributing to institutional growth, policy development, and the enhancement of educational programs.
• Mentor and advise dental hygiene students on academic progress, professional development, and career opportunities, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Prepare and deliver instruction for both didactic and clinical courses in dental hygiene, ensuring the effective teaching of theoretical and practical skills.
• Coordinate or co-coordinate dental hygiene clinic and laboratory courses, ensuring smooth operations, adherence to safety protocols, and quality instruction.
• Course assignments will be made by the program chair and assistant chair, based on the faculty member’s education, preparation, and expertise, and may include a variety of topics across the dental hygiene curriculum.
• Perform additional duties as needed, in alignment with the goals of the department and institution, to support the success of the dental hygiene program and its students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level