Full-Time Dental Hygiene Instructor

Iowa Western Community College (IA); Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College (IA) seeks a dedicated instructor to deliver all levels of the Dental Hygiene program, including classroom, clinical, and lab sessions.

The role involves curriculum development, assessment of student learning, and involvement in department and college committees.

Qualifications

• Graduate in a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse groups.
• Strong computational ability for statistics and data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking of English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dental hygiene courses including classroom, clinical, and laboratory sessions.
• Develop and revise course and program curricula; assess student learning outcomes.
• Advise students, recruit, and support student retention toward graduation.
• Collaborate on department assessment, GELOs, and curriculum improvements.
• Fulfill committee assignments, budget management, and professional development.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Background check

Educational instruction

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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.

• 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
    

• 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
  

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.