Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College • Charlotte, NC

351d • $40 - $70

About The Position

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field such as Allied Health, Natural Science, Education, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Health Administration.
• Must have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent (4,000 hours) of clinical experience in Dental Hygiene.
• At least two (2) years of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years or two years of teaching Dental Hygiene course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years.
• Must hold certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration as granted by the State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Must provide proof of laser training certificate from a recognized institution.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly preferred.
• Experience with online information management systems used for student advising, grading, and class schedules.
• Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course management systems.
• Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classroom, laboratory and clinical courses in the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program.
• Develop and teach all Dental Hygiene courses.
• Serve as a resource person to dental hygiene students and faculty.
• Comply with and reinforce clinic policies.
• Model professionalism for students.
• Conduct student meetings at the beginning of clinical sessions.
• Review records completed by the student clinician.
• Circulate through clinic to be available to student clinicians.
• Review charts at the beginning of clinic to be familiar with patients' needs.
• Review student clinicians' appointment plan and instructor objectives.
• Observe assessments and provide suggestions.
• Familiarize with the recommended sequence for procedures.
• Suggest alternative approaches to student clinicians.
• Encourage verbal reporting of findings during verification checks.
• Check dental charting and plaque/stain verification.
• Encourage students to take increasing responsibility for their work.
• Review patient records for DDS signatures at the end of each clinical session.
• Function as a liaison between MATC Dental Hygiene Program and professional organizations.
• Attend clinical staff meetings at the beginning of each semester.
• Prepare and upgrade courses including WIDS updates.
• Follow syllabus and grading procedures.

Benefits

• Starting hourly wage of $40 per course hour of teaching, with additional compensation for office hours and prep time equivalent to $70 per hour.
• Part-time faculty are compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree