Adjunct Faculty, Dental Hygiene (Clinical)

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member in Dental Hygiene to provide clinical instruction and prepare learning activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Ohio Dental Hygiene License. Responsibilities include evaluating student performance and maintaining attendance records. This position requires three years of periodontal experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates must reside in Ohio and may work flexible hours during days, evenings, or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required.
• Current Ohio Dental Hygiene License and Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Three years of Periodontal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction in Dental Hygiene courses.
• Evaluate and grade students’ clinical performance.
• Maintain and submit student attendance records and grades.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Organizational skills

Ability to administer local anesthesia

Sensitivity to community needs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Current Ohio Dental Hygiene License

Job description

Overview

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Dental Hygiene

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7057

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Provides clinical instruction in Dental Hygiene courses.

• Provides clinical instruction in Dental Hygiene courses
• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Evaluates and grades students’ clinical performance, laboratory work, assignments, and projects
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• Current Ohio Dental Hygiene License and Registered Dental Hygienist
• Ability to administer local anesthesia
• Three years of Periodontal experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in teaching clinical dental hygiene and digital radiology

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.