Full-Time Dental Hygiene Instructor

Iowa Western Community College Inc; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College Inc. in Council Bluffs invites applications for a full-time dental hygiene instructor to teach classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions, while developing curricula and coordinating program assessments.

The ideal candidate will hold a CODA-accredited hygienist program credential and a bachelor’s degree or higher, demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and engage in student advising and recruitment.

Qualifications

• CODA-accredited dental hygiene program graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across diverse groups.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and LMS systems.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Teach classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions for the dental hygiene program.
• Develop and revise course and program curricula.
• Advise students and participate in recruitment and retention efforts.
• Assess student learning and coordinate GELO assessments.
• Manage equipment, materials, supplies, and budget.
• Serve on committees and participate in college meetings.

Skills

Curriculum design

Student advising

Communication skills

MS Office

English fluency

Team collaboration

LMS administration

Education

CODA-accredited dental hygiene program

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System

Job description

Description

This position will be responsible for delivering all levels of the Dental Hygiene program classes. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment, assessment of student learning, responsibility for equipment, materials, and supplies, review of adjunct faculty applications and credentials, and budget management.

Job Duties

• Demonstrates IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values
• Follow the class schedule for each course section assigned to you by the Academic Dean
• Prepare for each class session
• Meet minimum expectations for use of the College Learning Management System (post the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, record student attendance, and maintain an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities), and for reports (roster verification, 5th week and 10th week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments)
• Expected to comply with all IWCC policies and procedures, as well as follow all directions given to you by academic dean
• Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation
• Develop and revise course and program curricula
• Assess student learning outcomes in courses each term
• Collaborate with the department to analyze assessment of student learning data and develop course and program improvement plans
• Contribute to the annual evaluation and revision of General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
• Complete instructor training online
• Complete one approved professional development activity each year
• Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan to maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice trends in the field
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment
• Undertake and timely complete additional duties as assigned, e.g., development of class schedules, budget development, course and program evaluations, committee assignments, reports, equipment needs and evaluations
• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
• Make yourself available to answer student questions outside of class time (student conferences can be held on campus in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email)
• Help students achieve their educational and career goals
• Refer students to college resources
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
• Implement accommodations for ADA compliance
• Other duties as assigned which may include:
  • Review faculty credentials in consultation with the Academic Dean
  • Review student transcripts upon request
  • Assist with instructor orientations
  • Assist the College with NACEP accreditation standards
  • Actively participate in college life and activities, such as college committees and student organizations

Qualifications

• Dental hygienist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation and possesses a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration
• Strong computational ability to include mathematic calculations and analyzing statistical data
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• The ability to pass a background check
• Demonstrated understanding of Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accreditation standards
• Knowledge and skill in educational theory and methodology including curricular design, development, implementation, and evaluation?
• Previous student advising and counseling experience preferred
• Ability to communicate and maintain positive working relationships with college personnel, health professionals, and students
• Ability to create a classroom environment conducive to optimal learning

Physical Demands

Ability to occasionally lift 10 pounds, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone, and other basic office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and use a phone. Reading, writing, calculating, social interaction, strong organizational skills, reasoning/analysis, and ability to work with minimal supervision, high degree of problem solving and high level of interpersonal skills is required. Some travel, by vehicle, may be required to other locations. Work is routinely performed in a classroom environment.