Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Community College System of New Hampshire•Concord, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves educating students in Dental Hygiene and reports to the Allied Dental Education Department Head at NHTI - Concord’s Community College. The role requires teaching an assigned academic course schedule in the classroom, laboratory, and field experience settings, demonstrating teaching effectiveness through curriculum development and evaluation, maintaining student accessibility and providing academic advising, supervising student learning activities and progress, assisting with student selection and placement, staying current in the field through professional development, requisitioning necessary materials, and adhering to all college and governmental policies and regulations. Other duties as assigned may also be part of the role.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in education, science, or health related field.
Possession of a Master’s degree in Education shall require twelve (12) graduate credits in a science or health related field and a Bachelor’s degree a science or health related field.
Six (6) years of teaching experience in a field related to dental care, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration or six (6) years of business or industry experience directly related to dental care, two years’ of which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.
Registered Dental Hygienist.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of teaching methods and materials, problems and subject matter as relates to course of instruction.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in postsecondary teaching.
Knowledge of educational standards and procedures in the Technical Institute or College to which assigned.
Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others.
Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student.
Evidence of good professional attitude.
Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

Responsibilities

Teaches an assigned academic course schedule in the Dental Hygiene classroom, laboratory, and field experience setting as appropriate for the academic program.
Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.
Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the academic area of specialization and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
Assists with the selection, placement, and follow-up of students.
Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and educational & training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
Requisitions necessary equipment, supplies, and classroom materials with ample lead time to assure a smooth instructional program; assists colleagues in the design and maintenance of physical facilities and resources to ensure safe and effective instruction.
Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.