Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor

The Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor is an adjunct position which works with dental hygiene students during clinical rotations on campus. Under the supervision of the Dental Hygiene Program Director and working directly with the dental hygiene clinic coordinator, clinical dental hygiene instructors will be responsible for the dental hygiene clinical instruction in the areas of dental hygiene care process including clinical skills and evaluation of clinical procedures.

In addition to these responsibilities, dental hygiene clinical instructors will find themselves performing as role models for students and public relations with patients. On occasion, an instructor will need to give direct patient care, such as removing a difficult area of calculus, as part of a teaching-learning situation.

Work hours will vary throughout the work week.

Compensation: $33.39/hr.

Priority Screening Date:
Position is open until filled.

Starting Date:
As soon as practical after the hiring process.

Essential Functions:

• Abides by College and department policies and philosophies and fulfills department and College responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or Dean of the School of Health Professions.
• Ensures that instruction meets or exceeds standards established by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Remains in clinic for the duration of all clinical sessions.
• Supervises all care/treatment plans developed by students and approved by clinic faculty as outlined in the Wyoming State Dental Practice Act.
• Administers and grades clinical skills in accordance with course objectives identified in the course syllabus.
• Supervises and grades clinical rotator duties performed by students.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods in order to meet the varied learning styles of students.
• Monitors student performance and provides feedback to students in a reasonable amount of time.
• Follow the dental hygiene student clinic handbook policies and procedures and participates with faculty and program director to update as needed.
• Supervises students during the administration of local anesthesia and monitoring of nitrous oxide for clinic patients.
• Respond to emergency situations and implements emergency procedures.
• Communicates with faculty and Program Director about students' needs, attendance and achievements.
• Attends continuing education/methodology by participation in workshops, seminars, regional and/or national meetings.
• Upholds expected standards of professionalism, quality, and ethics and in so doing serves as a role model for students.
• Attend regularly scheduled department meetings.
• Participate in trainings, orientations and college required activities.
• Assist in dental hygiene program accreditation process.
• Perform other duties delegated by the Faculty Program Director of Dental Hygiene.
• Supports the College and Dental Hygiene mission and initiatives.
• Follow all OSHA and BBP (Blood borne Pathogen) federal guidelines
• Administers local anesthetic agents, laser, and nitrous oxide
• Assist other team members, including front office responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Education and Training – Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards applicable to the job.…