Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor

Savannah Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah Technical College is seeking an Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor to teach and supervise classes, labs, and clinicals. You will prepare lesson plans, coordinate curriculum, and assess student outcomes within an accreditation-driven program.

The role requires current knowledge of dental hygiene education, CODA/National accreditation standards, and a Georgia license plus CPR certification. You will contribute to advisory boards, complete reports, and collaborate across departments to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or related field from an accredited institution.
• Current knowledge of the subjects of the appointed teaching assignments.
• Faculty who are dental hygienists or dentists must be graduates of a CODA-accredited program and hold a current Georgia dental or dental hygiene license.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and clinicals using appropriate teaching methods.
• Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction for the dental hygiene courses.
• Develop and coordinate curriculum; conduct assessments of all courses taught in the department as requested.
• Evaluate effectiveness of courses through student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys.
• Evaluate instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing and/or evaluation methods.
• Maintain and submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinate cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Assist with completion of reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with dental hygiene accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies.
• Attend and assist with coordinating dental hygiene advisory committee for the department.
• Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas.
• Instruct students, develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives.
• Maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
• Assist department head and/or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Attend faculty and other meetings as assigned.
• Maintain desirable and safe laboratory and clinical conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Follow policies/procedures of Savannah Technical College, to include standards for student- faculty professional relationships/interaction.
• Communicate and interact professionally, with college employees, students, and visitors, utilizing excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Improve professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by: Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; Obtaining and maintaining certification and degree as required; Attending professional and specialty courses; Keeping abreast of new development trends and techniques.

Education

Bachelor's degree in dental Hygiene or related field

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor

Agency: Savannah Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000005799

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities

• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and clinicals through using appropriate teaching methods
• Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction for the dental hygiene courses
• Develop and coordinate curriculum; conduct assessments of all courses taught in the department as requested
• Evaluate effectiveness of courses through student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys
• Evaluate instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing and/or evaluation methods
• Maintain and submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up
• Coordinate cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned
• Assist with completion of reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies
• Ensure compliance with dental hygiene accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies
• Attend and assist with coordinating dental hygiene advisory committee for the department
• Participate in College committees and meetings
• Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas
• Instruct students, develops program syllabi, goals, and objectives
• Maintain a student-oriented approach to education
• Assist department head and/or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program
• Attend faculty and other meetings as assigned
• Maintain desirable and safe laboratory and clinical conditions
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences
• Follow policies/procedures of Savannah Technical College, to include standards for student- faculty professional relationships/interaction.
• Communicate and interact professionally, with college employees, students, and visitors, utilizing excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Improve professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by: Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; Obtaining and maintaining certification and degree as required; Attending professional and specialty courses; Keeping abreast of new development trends. and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dental Hygiene or related field from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
• Current knowledge of the specific subjects of the appointed teaching assignments.
• Faculty who are dental hygienists or dentists must be graduates of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and hold a current unencumbered State Of Georgia dental or dental hygiene license.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Basic computer skills to include, but not limited to, Word; Excel; Power Point; and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
• Two years clinical practice experience.
• Two years teaching experience.
• Experience teaching adults and/or supervising students in a clinical setting.
• Background in current educational methodology, theory and practice.

Physical Demands

Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) - four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 10 lbs. or less. Clinical responsibilities are typically performed in a hospital, long term care facility, or other medical facilities and require that the employee stand/or walk for ten (10) - twelve (12) hours: bend, twist, push/and or pull for three (3) - four ( 4) hours; and occasionally lift 50 lbs. to 75 lbs. per rotation. The exposure to infectious diseases, gas, or fumes is possible during clinical rotations.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Application Procedure

Position considered open until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or [phone], [e-mail].

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

Additional Information

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