Dental Assistant/Hygiene Adjunct Faculty

Tallahassee State College; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Tallahassee State College is seeking qualified adjunct faculty for Healthcare Professions for the 2024-2025 academic year. Candidates must be certified dental assistants or hygienists with relevant experience, committed to enhancing student learning and success within diverse clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified dental assistant or hygienist with relevant experience.
• Ability to teach in various clinical settings.
• Experience in distance learning or alternative delivery systems is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support according to college policies.
• Engage in professional development and student assessment.
• Work collaboratively in clinical settings.

Skills

Commitment to student retention and success

Use of technology in teaching

Willingness to support diverse learners

Collaborative teaching

Education

Certification as dental assistant or dental hygienist

Job description

Tallahassee State College announces openings for the following adjunct faculty position in the Healthcare Professions for the 2024-2025 academic year.

MAJOR FUNCTION: Adjunct faculty will provide instruction, service and support of college policies and procedures, along with opportunities for professional development. Applicants must be able to work in all clinical settings of the program.

Minimum Requirements: All faculty (including clinical and lab instructors) must be certified dental assistants and/or certified dental hygienists with relevant work experience in the dental assisting/dental hygiene.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed for the positions, applicants must be able to work in any clinical settings. All prospective faculty are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Commitment to student retention and success

• Commitment to development and assessment of student learning

• Use of technology and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning, including distance learning and alternative delivery systems

• Willingness to support a diverse population of learners inside and beyond the classroom

• Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting