Part-Time Faculty Supervising Dentist, Dental Hygiene and Assisting

Mott Community College Employment•Flint, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. Faculty member will be responsible for supervising classes in the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs. Provides supervision and direction for the clinical activities within the dental programs. Is a professional resource for clinical faculty, staff and students. Provides instruction through a variety of teaching methods in the clinic for clinical courses. Assures that students progressing through the courses have learning opportunities directed toward accomplishment of behavioral objectives of the curriculum. Reviews and evaluates medical histories of patients to determine appropriateness as clinical patients. Provides temporary dental services to patients experiencing sudden problems. Evaluates, with the Dental Hygiene instructor, the clinical performance of students and provides appropriate feedback on their functioning. Conducts monitors and evaluates clinical radiographic procedures in accordance with program philosophy, objectives and procedures. Recommends to program coordinator appropriate learning experiences including equipment, supplies, and patient care situations are available for student use. Provides supervision of student practice in the clinical setting to assure patient and student safety and to prevent unsafe practices by students. Recommends to Program Coordinator, grading policies and procedures with other program faculty to assure students attain a minimum safe level of practice to be successful. Serves as a positive, professional role model for students. Faculty are sometimes called upon to perform quasi-supervisory responsibilities. Assumes legal responsibility for supervision of all dental clinical activities. Interacts with the support specialist for the dental programs regarding clinic supplies and equipment and with the dental office secretary on office support activities and patient schedules. The part-time teaching assignment for this position varies from semester to semester, with a maximum of 29 weekly clock hours per semester. Faculty are required to make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable. Fast-paced environment interacting with multi-cultural students with varied educational backgrounds. This position is in a program that receives funding from the Perkins grant; therefore, incumbents must maintain their licensure as a condition of employment. In addition, for clinical requirements, incumbents must keep their health records updated, which includes required immunizations and annual TB testing, as well as CPR / BCLS certifications.

Requirements

Graduate of a dentistry program with a DDS (Doctor in Dental Science) from an accredited institution.
At least one course in educational methodology or a similar course.
Three years of recent, full-time, relevant clinical experience in dentistry.
Current Michigan Licensure as a Dentist (DDS) or eligibility to obtain Michigan dentistry licensure prior to start date.
Possess knowledge of the specific subjects to be taught, with background in educational methodology.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Demonstrates excellent human relations skills.
Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to help plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.
A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Responsibilities

Supervising classes in the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs.
Provides supervision and direction for the clinical activities within the dental programs.
Acts as a professional resource for clinical faculty, staff and students.
Provides instruction through a variety of teaching methods in the clinic for clinical courses.
Assures that students progressing through the courses have learning opportunities directed toward accomplishment of behavioral objectives of the curriculum.
Reviews and evaluates medical histories of patients to determine appropriateness as clinical patients.
Provides temporary dental services to patients experiencing sudden problems.
Evaluates, with the Dental Hygiene instructor, the clinical performance of students and provides appropriate feedback on their functioning.
Conducts, monitors, and evaluates clinical radiographic procedures in accordance with program philosophy, objectives and procedures.
Recommends to program coordinator appropriate learning experiences including equipment, supplies, and patient care situations are available for student use.
Provides supervision of student practice in the clinical setting to assure patient and student safety and to prevent unsafe practices by students.
Recommends to Program Coordinator, grading policies and procedures with other program faculty to assure students attain a minimum safe level of practice to be successful.
Serves as a positive, professional role model for students.
Assumes legal responsibility for supervision of all dental clinical activities.
Interacts with the support specialist for the dental programs regarding clinic supplies and equipment and with the dental office secretary on office support activities and patient schedules.