Allied Health Dental Clinical Instructor

Lake Land College; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Land College invites applications for a Dental Hygiene clinical instructor to teach in the Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene program. The role requires licensing, clinical expertise, and a collaborative approach with faculty and students.

The successful candidate will supervise clinics, participate in calibration, and help students meet clinical standards while maintaining professional practice and supporting student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in Dental Hygiene.
• Current Illinois Dental Hygiene license or Dental Hygiene license in good standing.
• Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of current clinical treatment standards.
• Competence in patient-centered dental hygiene care.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical courses for the Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene degree program.
• Supervise students in clinics and ensure adherence to course outlines and manuals.
• Attend calibration meetings and follow prescribed clinical teaching methods and rubrics.
• Arrive early to clinics and assist students in developing clinical skills while evaluating performance.
• Guide students in meeting their needs and refer to college services when necessary.
• Observe and enforce College regulations and report potential issues to administration in writing.
• Record attendance and grades as required by the department.
• Assist in the student reception area as needed.
• Keep track of supplies and notify the director.
• Maintain professional conduct and communicate absences in advance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical dentistry experience

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Illinois RDH license

Job description

Description

Responsible for teaching clinical courses for the Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene degree program.

Responsibilities

1. In cooperation with other Dental Hygiene instructors suggest revisions for course outlines syllabi and manuals for courses offered in their division and submit to the Division chair or appropriate Administrator for review.
2. Supervise students in clinics assigned by the Division chair and approved by the Vice President following course outlines and clinical manuals.
3. Attend calibration meetings and adhere to the clinical teaching methods prescribed by the faculty while adhering to the appropriate grading rubrics.
4. Arrive in the clinic prior to the scheduled class time remain in the clinic during assigned clinical periods and assist the students in developing their clinical skills while evaluating student performance.
5. Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary. Seek additional help and refer students to other college services
6. Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College
7. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the department.
8. Assist in the student reception area as needed.
9. Keep track supplies and notify the director.
10. Conduct oneself in a professional manner
11. Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum of a Associates in Applied Science Degree with a major in Dental Hygiene and a current Illinois Dental Hygiene or Dental License.

Experience Requirements

• Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience.

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of current clinical treatment standards

Skills

• Must be clinically competent in patient centered dental hygiene practice

Personal Requirements

• Versatility, positive attitude, enthusiasm.