Adjunct Allied Health Instructor (Dental)

Lake Land College; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,080 - 1,143,408; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking a dedicated instructor for dental hygiene. The position requires strong teaching skills along with an AAS degree and a valid dental hygiene license in Illinois. Responsibilities include lesson preparation, instructional delivery, and maintaining student records. The ideal candidate demonstrates effective communication and the ability to adapt to students' diverse learning needs. This role emphasizes collaboration with faculty to promote student achievement and success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Teach in assigned discipline areas as determined by the division chair.
• Prepare instructional materials and follow approved course outlines.
• Deliver instruction and evaluate student performance.
• Maintain communication with students to support their academic goals.
• Collaborate with faculty to achieve course objectives.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles

Expertise with instructional technology

Education

AAS in dental hygiene

Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene preferred

Dental hygiene license in the state of IL

Job description

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.

Description

Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions

• Observes supports and enforces the regulations policies and programs of Lake Land College; adheres to the procedures outlined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Prepares instructional materials including a course syllabus using the syllabus template provided; follows course outlines approved by the College; evaluates and assesses student performance.
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students in modalities assigned by the division chair and approved by the Vice President for Academic Services.
• Submits required documentation including student midterm attendance rosters final course grades and other information as requested or required by the division chair; maintains accurate scholastic student records.
• Is available to students and considers the general and special needs of each student; responds to student inquiries in a timely manner; advises counsels and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
• Remains current with content technology and instructional methods and strategies in the discipline.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and the district.
• Collaborates with program coordinators or other faculty members to facilitate achievement of course goals and objectives.
• Maintains regular communication with division chair especially with regard to absences and/or cancelling class.
• Candidates for nursing position will be assigned clinical experience in acute care or long term care settings within the College district.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the division chair.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements

• AAS in dental hygiene, bachelor's degree preferred.
• A dental hygiene license in the state of IL is also required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field

Knowledge

• Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles, superior command of the English language, expertise with instructional technology

Personal Requirements

• Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.

Supplemental Information

$800.00-$830.00 ECH