PT Dental Hygiene Instructor

Cerritos College • Norwalk, CA

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About The Position

Cerritos College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Dental Hygiene Clinical Faculty. The college is committed to achieving staff diversity and equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from all segments of qualified individuals. The Dental Hygiene program is transitioning from a two-year to a four-year degree program, and faculty will play a crucial role in this transition. Faculty responsibilities include maintaining currency in their discipline, teaching assigned classes, providing student mentorship, and ensuring compliance with licensure and facility standards. The position requires a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population.

Requirements

• California RDH license, with expanded duties, or a DDS license.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community college teaching in a dental hygiene program.
• Teaching Methodology courses taken.
• 5 years minimal in private practice in RDH duties in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws and ideas in their disciplines and with best practices in teaching and learning.
• Teach all assigned classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy.
• Provide opportunities for students to be aware of their progress.
• Submit a copy of the syllabus for each class to the Division Office.
• Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress and submit them to appropriate offices by the published deadlines.
• Submit end-of-session grades, including supporting documentation, and attendance reports by the published deadlines.
• Meet all classes during the final examination period.
• Maintain a safe learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree