Dental Hygiene Faculty - Full Time

Fortis College; Smyrna (GA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fortis College in Smyrna, GA seeks a Dental Hygiene Faculty member responsible for delivering didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction. The role includes course development, grading, and evaluation, plus mentoring students to support their success and retention.

The position may require evening/weekend hours and active involvement in campus committee work and professional activities. A current dental hygiene license and CPR are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a dental hygienist with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a bachelor’s program.
• Or a Dentist who has a background in education.
• Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals.
• Documented background in the assigned subject.

Responsabilités

• Didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching.
• Course preparation, presentation, development, grading and evaluation.
• Student mentoring, counseling and advisement for success and retention.
• Maintain accurate and updated student records and office hours.
• Promote the program at local and national professional events.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Oral and written communication

Clinical experience

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Dentist with education background

Description du poste

Position Summary

The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading and evaluation
• Participate and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments
• Pursue excellence in teaching using variety in techniques of computers, multi-media and in lectures/laboratories
• Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology and software required by the dental hygiene program
• Student mentoring, counseling and advisement for success and retention
• Maintain accurate and updated student records
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program
• Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions
• Write letters of recommendation, employment and continuing education to support the students
• Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs
• Attend and support faculty/department meetings
• Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments
• Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students
• Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions.
• Act as ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community
• Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development
• Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.
• Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission and goals
• Compliance with all program and school policies
• Accept and participate in other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications

Education

• Must be a dental hygienist who possesses a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a baccalaureate program
• Or a Dentist who has background in education
• Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals
• Documented background in the assigned subject

Professional

• Must have a current Dental Hygiene or Dental License or the ability to obtain one
• Must have current CPR certification/health care providerExcellent oral and written communications3 years of full time clinical experience
• Teaching experience preferred
• Documented of background in educational methodology

Classification

Exempt

Work Hours

May be full-time or part-time and may include evening/weekend hours

Travel

None

EEO

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.