Adjunct Faculty, Clinic Dentist (Future Opportunities)

Community College of Rhode Island; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate adjunct faculty for future opportunities in dental health. This role offers the chance to shape the next generation of dental professionals through engaging instruction and hands-on clinical training. Candidates will be part of a vibrant community dedicated to inclusivity and diversity, fostering a rich learning environment. With a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of dental education. Join a team that values collaboration and strives for excellence in teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of DDS or DMD required with 3 years of clinical practice.
• Current CPR certification and malpractice insurance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses in dental hygiene, adapting to diverse student needs.
• Provide clinical instruction and support to dental health students.

Skills

Clinical Practice

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

CPR Certification

Malpractice Insurance

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Clinic Dentist (Future Opportunities)

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Clinic Dentist (Future Opportunities)

Department:

Position Category: Adjunct

About CCRI:

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional, and personal growth through an array of academic, career, and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support, and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

CCRI’s Department of Dental Health invites applicants for future adjunct positions. This posting is not for an immediate vacancy but for upcoming opportunities. By applying, you will be placed in a pool of candidates who will be reviewed when a suitable position becomes available.

The Dental Health Programs prepare students as dental professionals who have the skills required to be competent members of the dental care team, deliver quality dental health care to the public, have the knowledge to pass national licensure and certification examinations, and are committed to professional development through lifelong learning.

SUBJECTS:

• Dental Hygiene Clinic – First and Second Year

Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences

Instructional Skills:

• Plan, develop, present, and modify courses from proposal to syllabus to delivery (classroom, hybrid, or online), to assessment, to evaluation
• Teach assigned courses
• Convey knowledge and skills effectively to students
• Continue professional development as an educator
• Use advanced technologies to expand student resources and learning opportunities
• Assess student learning according to best practices in measurement of student performance objectives and outcomes
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in pedagogical approaches to a diverse population of students and peers
• Provide teaching in clinical, laboratory, and didactic settings in the dental health programs
• Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to students and provide remediation as needed
• Provide direction for dental health faculty, students, and patients in a medical emergency
• Diagnose dental clinic patient oral conditions and make referrals as needed
• Administer local anesthesia when necessary in the clinical setting
• Prescribe and review clinic patient radiographs as needed
• When necessary, collaborate with clinical faculty to determine if dental hygiene treatment can proceed safely
• Participate in accreditation activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a DDS or DMD in Rhode Island
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience
• Current certification in CPR at the Health care Provider level
• Documentation of current malpractice insurance
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues
• Previous teaching experience at a CODA accredited institution

Reports To:

Campus Location: Primarily located at the Lincoln Campus

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information: Up to 8.5 contact hours (two courses)

Work Schedule: One Semester

Salary/Hourly Rate: Starting contact hour rate: $97.10

Number of Vacancies: 1

Application Open Date: 08/05/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts. CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

EEO Statement:

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CCRI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital, citizenship status, and veteran status in all employment matters. CCRI espouses that all employees and applicants have a right to equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

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