Instructional Specialist

West Liberty University • West Liberty, WV

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About The Position

West Liberty University is seeking applications for an Instructional Specialist in the department of Dental Hygiene. The Instructional Specialist is to provide instruction to dental hygiene students through demonstration and exercises in pre-clinical and clinical courses, dental radiology, and/or dental materials lab sessions. the instructional specialist will also assist with day-to-day operations of the dental hygiene clinic and departments.

Requirements

• Registered Dental Hygienist with bachelor's degree in dental Hygiene
• Licensed to practice as a registered Dental Hygienist in the state of West Virginia
• Certified to administer local anesthesia and monitor nitrous oxide in West Virginia
• Certified to provide soft tissue laser therapy in West Virginia
• West Virginia General Supervision Permit
• West Virginia Public Health Practice Permit
• Current CE requirements necessary for dental hygiene licensure in West Virginia
• Member of the American Dental Hygiene Association
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience
• Good oral/written communication
• Must be familiar with the Dental Hygiene Practice Act in the state of West Virginia
• Proficient in dental software and digital radiology
• Proficient in periodontal assessment and debridement

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience and knowledge of dental hygiene accreditation standards and procedures for dental hygiene programs are preferred

Responsibilities

• Individualizing laboratory and clinical instruction for each student/patient during the clinic, radiology and dental materials.
• Monitoring, Supervising, and evaluating student clinical activities including:
• Approving patient medical histories and contracting patient's physician as needed to proceed with treatment
• Assigning appropriate patient treatment
• Monitoring appropriate infection control protocols
• Evaluating and grading patient radiographs and intra-oral photos
• Managing any medical emergencies that may arise during patient care
• Maintaining clinical and laboratory supply interventions
• Maintaining clinical and laboratory equipment
• Developing and updating clinic templates, record systems, student evaluations, clinic forms and documents
• Tracking clinical rotation assignment of instructors
• Managing quality assurance documents
• SADHA Advisor (Student American Dental Hygienists Association)
• CPR Instructor Certification
• Completing CE requirements necessary for licensure in the state of WV

Benefits

• West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.
• For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.
• Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees