Adjunct Faculty, Dental Hygiene (Didactic)

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 9,657 - 11,568; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member to teach Dental Hygiene and related preventive courses at the Western Campus. The role requires preparing syllabi, assignments, and assessments while maintaining accurate attendance and grades.

You will coach students and participate in periodic meetings with supervisors and the division. The position is part-time with a variable schedule based on business needs, including day, evening, and weekend offerings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a range of courses in Dental Hygiene, and Preventive Oral Health Services I, II, III and IV.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• 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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Job description

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: Western Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7056

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

• Teaches a range of courses in Dental Hygiene, and Preventive Oral Health Services I, II, III and IV.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• 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

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $951.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

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.