Adjunct instructor, Dental Hygiene - (H)

Palm Beach State College; Florida; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 50 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Palm Beach State College is seeking an adjunct dental hygiene instructor to deliver clinical instruction and develop discipline-related curricula in alignment with the college's mission. The role involves assessing student learning, participating in program evaluation, and supporting college activities under ADA-aligned standards.

The position is clinical teaching with a schedule that varies by assignment. Candidates must have a current Florida Dental Hygiene License and at least two years of

Qualifications

• Must hold a Florida Dental Hygiene License and be qualified for the ADA accreditation standards.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Associate degree or higher required.

Responsabilités

• Develops and maintains administrative procedures and policies manuals.
• Analyzes class and program needs; recommends course retention or deletion.
• Coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates; tracks calendars.
• Assists students and supports curriculum and course reviews.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Formation

Florida Dental Hygiene License

Associate degree or higher

Outils

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.

Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

Varies

What an Adjunct Instructor’s Day looks like

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding the College’s policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyzes class and program needs of the College. Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates. Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following

Education and Experience

• Qualified faculty by dental education according to the ADA Accreditation Standards: training, certification or license related to scope of practice and must be in accordance with the Florida Division of Medical Quality Assurance: Florida Board of Dentistry.
• This is a clinical teaching position.
• Applicant must have a current Florida Dental Hygiene License
• Minimum to two years' experience working as a Dental Hygienist
• Associate degree or higher.

Knowledge of

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies

Ability to

• Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the job’s essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Pay Rates

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy or a college-stamped student copy or a non-web based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

Degrees earned in the United Statesmust be conferred by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. To view a listing of the accredited organizations, please visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). An evaluation report from an accrediting organization must be attached prior to the application closing date of each position. To view a listing of the current members of (NACES), please visit https://www.naces.org/members.

Important Information

This posting represents an open continuous applicant pool. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.