Inspiring Adjunct: Dental Hygiene Instructor (Clinic & Theory)

ICC Illinois Central College; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Floating holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Tuition waivers for employee, spouse,

On-site childcare

403(b) retirement plans

State University Retirement System

Job summary

Illinois Central College seeks adjunct faculty in its Dental Hygienist Program to teach preclinic, clinic, lab and theory courses. Courses occur day, afternoon or evening with potential continuation in future terms.

Faculty must align with syllabi, support student success, and maintain office hours for student access. Minimum qualifications include an accredited dental hygiene program, Illinois licensure, CPR/AED, and two years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Dental or Dental Hygienist must be graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Bachelor's Degree in education, training and development, management or other directly related discipline to teach a theory course.
• Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene to teach in clinic and some laboratory sections.
• Current Illinois license as a dental hygienist or dentist.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist or dentist.
• Proficient in clinical skills, digital radiography, use of electronic records systems, and willing to develop new and/or enhance emerging clinical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analyzing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritizing skills to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest possible standards of the Dental Hygienist Program.
• Facilitate teaching and learning opportunities, while ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and safety standards are met.
• Adhere to course syllabi for assigned courses and communicate expectations to ensure student success.
• Maintain office hours and availability for students.
• Collaborate effectively with program faculty and agency staff to continuously improve and adapt the student learning experience.
• Document, review, analyze, and report student clinical assessment results for the program assessment plan.
• Seek professional development to remain current within respiratory education, workforce trends, and emerging technology.
• Maintain skills through professional development, continuing education, and scholarly activities appropriate to higher education and professional discipline.
• Actively serve on college, department, and program committees as appropriate.
• Support college-wide initiatives and actively participates in program and organizational meetings.
• Perform assigned responsibilities during the day, evening and/or weekend on any campus or clinical facility.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Microsoft Office Suite

Clinical skills

Digital radiography

Electronic records

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/training/management or related

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Master's or Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Illinois Central College seeks adjunct faculty in its Dental Hygienist Program to teach preclinic, clinic, lab and theory courses. Courses occur day, afternoon or evening with potential continuation in future terms.

Faculty must align with syllabi, support student success, and maintain office hours for student access. Minimum qualifications include an accredited dental hygiene program, Illinois licensure, CPR/AED, and two years of clinical experience.