FT Dental Hygiene Faculty

Education Affiliates • Landover, MD

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About The Position

The successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty will be responsible for didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching. This role involves a variety of essential duties and responsibilities aimed at ensuring the success and retention of students in the dental hygiene program. The faculty member will engage in course preparation, presentation, and management, as well as grading and evaluation of student performance. They will also participate in clinic or pre-clinic assignments and pursue excellence in teaching through diverse techniques, including the use of computers and multimedia in lectures and laboratories. Staying current with learning resources, textbooks, and dental hygiene clinical equipment is crucial for this position. Additionally, the faculty member will mentor and counsel students, maintain accurate student records, and support students in various program activities and professional conventions. Participation in faculty development programs, meetings, and committee assignments is also expected, along with promoting the Dental Hygiene Program to the community and acting as an ambassador for the program and profession.

Requirements

• Must be a dental hygienist with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or enrolled in a baccalaureate program
• Or a Dentist with a background in education
• Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals
• Documented background in the assigned subject
• Must have a current Dental Hygiene or Dental License or the ability to obtain one
• Must have current CPR certification/health care provider
• Excellent oral and written communications
• 3 years of full-time clinical experience
• Teaching experience preferred
• Documented background in educational methodology

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading and evaluation
• Participate and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments
• Pursue excellence in teaching using a variety of techniques including computers and multimedia
• Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology and software
• Student mentoring, counseling and advisement for success and retention
• Maintain accurate and updated student records
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program
• Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions
• Write letters of recommendation, employment and continuing education to support the students
• Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs
• Attend and support faculty/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 to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions
• Act as ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession
• 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.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.
• Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission and goals
• Compliance with all program and school policies
• Accept and participate in other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree