Instructor-BS

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health in California seeks an Instructor in Dental Hygiene to contribute to education, research, and service. The Instructor upholds the mission, policies, and standards of the department, school, and University and follows administrative policies.

The role emphasizes teaching, patient care, and scholarly activities within a supportive academic setting. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene with at least two years of clinical practice; CODA-approved

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene is required.
• Minimum two years of clinical patient care experience.
• CODA-approved dental/dental hygiene experience preferred.
• Current California dental or dental hygiene license with Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen (N20), Soft Tissue Curettage (STC) required.

Responsibilities

• Educate students in the dental hygiene process of care and related skills.
• Engage in teaching, research, and service activities.
• Uphold the mission and policies of the department, school, and University.

Skills

Dental hygiene care

Critical thinking

Communication

English proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

CODA-approved program preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

The Instructor's responsibility encompasses education, research, and/or service. Demonstrates loyalty to the mission, policies, standards, and regulations of his/her department, school, and the University, and follows the administrative policies set up by the University and the individual school. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene required. Minimum two years of clinical patient care practice required. Minimum one year of experience in Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved dental and/or dental hygiene preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Proficiency in the clinical practice of the dental hygiene process of care and related skills. Knowledge of current technology and educational media used in teaching and presentations. Able to effectively communicate changes and instructions in a professional, effective and positive manner. Able speak in English with professional quality. Think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications:

Current California Dental or Dental hygiene licensure with Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen (N20), Soft Tissue Curettage (STC) without disciplinary actions required. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Heart Association required.

Mission and Core Values:

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.