Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene (Part-Time)

Atlanta Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for Dental Hygiene in the Health and Public Safety Department. The role involves preparing and delivering curriculum in the classroom, dental lab, and clinical settings under the Dean’s supervision.

Adjuncts are temporary, per-term appointments up to 29 hours per week. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, with at least three years of paid work experience and teaching experience in a dental

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in dental hygiene program required.
• Strong ability to prepare and deliver curriculum in classroom, dental lab and clinical settings.
• Proven ability to advise and counsel diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver quality curriculum with daily instruction in classroom, dental lab and clinical settings.
• Demonstrate testing and grading procedures and maintain grade books and records.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication and current procedures in dental hygiene.
• Follow approved curriculum standards and course syllabus.
• Monitor supplies, materials, and equipment usage.
• Advise and counsel students and maintain advisement records.
• Maintain classrooms, clinics, and labs per approved plans.
• Attend meetings and observe policies.
• Assist with student recruitment and job placement.
• Serve on committees and meet CODA accreditation requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Dental hygiene expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

Company Overview

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Job Title

Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene (Part-Time)

Agency

Atlanta Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006024

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

LUMP SUM PER COURSE

Job Description

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-Time), in the Health and Public Safety Department of the Academic Affairs division. This position is located on Atlanta Technical College’s Main campus, just South of Downtown Atlanta. Under general supervision of the Dean of Health and Public Safety Technology, the Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-Time) is responsible for preparing and delivering quality curriculum with daily instruction of students in the classroom, dental lab & clinical settings. This position requires a passion, demonstrated by experience, for effective teaching and advisement of diverse students. Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions of employment appointed on a per academic term basis, up to twenty-nine (29) hours per week.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers quality curriculum with daily instruction of students in the classroom, dental lab & clinical settings.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures, including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping requirements.
• Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of current procedures in the Dental Hygiene field.
• Follow approved curriculum standards and course syllabus.
• Monitor student use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Advise and counsel students and maintain appropriate advisement records on each student.
• Maintain classrooms, clinics, and laboratories in accordance with approved classroom and lab management plans.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Observe and enforce the institution’s policies and regulations.
• Assist with student recruitment and job placement.
• Serves on committees.
• Maintain qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and accreditation standards.
• Follow rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and other policies and procedures established by the institution.
• Assist in the development of reports and other requirements for Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) agencies; and Perform additional duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
• Knowledge of academic course standards
• Knowledge of the college’s academic programs
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
• Skills to make timely decisions
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess and demonstrate a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Dental Hygiene AND Three (3) or more years of paid full-time work experience and teaching experience in a dental hygiene program.

Certifications Required

• Georgia State Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in Good Standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by American Heart Association
• Local Anesthesia Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate a Master's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in a health-related field AND Five (5) or more years of paid full-time work experience and teaching experience in a dental hygiene program *** May be required to teach at other locations and other locations within the community. ***

Background Screening

Background Screenings are conducted prior to screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail] . To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail] . Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. [e-mail] .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

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