Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Dental Hygiene

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences seeks an Adjunct Clinical Instructor for Dental Hygiene to deliver high-quality education to students. This role includes teaching clinical skills, assessing competencies, and engaging in professional development to ensure effective training of future oral health professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in Dental Hygiene clinical practice.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and student success.
• Engaged in lifelong learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Delivers instruction in onsite and external clinical practice settings.
• Guides students in understanding the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice.
• Assesses students’ competency in various Dental Hygiene procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Dental Hygiene

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The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (FSDH) seeks clinical adjunct faculty to deliver high quality education and evaluation to students in both onsite and external clinical settings. The selected candidate may have responsibilities in teaching clinical skills to undergraduate students in lab and clinical courses. Subject matter taught may include the following; dental materials, pain management, instrumentation and radiology skills, infection control practices, patient assessment, and other delegable duties in Massachusetts.

The FSDH baccalaureate undergraduate program educates students to become competent licensed oral health preventive care specialists, providing patient care in both private and public health practice settings. The program also prepares students to become consumer advocates, researchers, educators and change agents in the field of oral health.

• Delivers instruction in face-to-face onsite or external clinical practice settings.
• Guides students in understanding the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice and the Dental Hygiene Process of Care.
• Assesses students’ competency in the performance of steps in the Dental Hygiene Process of Care including; vital signs, intra and extra oral exams, dental charting, periodontal charting and diagnosis using the 2018 Periodontal Classifications, treatment planning and implementation, pain management, instrumentation skills, delivery of preventive agents, and re-evaluation/assessing patient care outcomes.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, with Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in DH clinical practice
• Commitment to undergraduate education and student success
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with all individuals and teams in a professional manner
• Engaged in lifelong learning, assess, and enhance your capabilities in this area
• Model professional development in oral health care and education
• Model effective interactions with patients, colleagues, and students
• Accept and respond to feedback about your performance
• Understands the scope of practice for dental hygienists, and stays within these parameters while teaching in the FSDH clinic
• Recognize and act on the need for collaboration
  
  

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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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