Dental Hygiene - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,377,600 - 1,515,360; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester

Structured opportunity for advancement

Support for professional development

STRS pension participation

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for its Dental Hygiene Clinic at the Dayton campus. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least three years of relevant work experience in the field. Responsibilities include teaching, planning instruction, and evaluating student progress.

This position offers a starting pay of $1,046 per credit hour and includes benefits like tuition waivers and structured opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum of three years of working experience in dental hygiene required.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Modern educational technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Sinclair Dental Hygiene Program is designed to successfully prepare students to enter the dental profession in any one of the designated roles of the dental hygienist as defined by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and be employed in a variety of settings. Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to work in the Dental Hygiene Clinic in the mornings and afternoons at the Dayton campus. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Why work for Sinclair College?

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field required
• Minimum of three years of working experience in the field or industry as a dentist or dental hygienist required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402