Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Dentist

Dental Hygiene Supervising Dentist/Clinic And Lab Instructor

The Dental Hygiene supervising dentist/clinic and lab instructor is responsible for supervising patient care provided by dental hygiene students and dental hygienist instructors. This position is a non-benefited position responsible for developing and delivering engaging course content. This position facilitates learning through clinics, labs, discussions aligned with the college's curriculum and academic standards. The Adjunct Instructor collaborates with department staff to ensure course materials and delivery meet the needs of the student population.

At a minimum, the related activities include: program promotion; academic advising; serving on various committees; student clinic instruction, remediation and evaluation for the assessment of oral abnormalities, radiographic interpretations, dental diagnosis, preventive prescriptions, pain management; and in the event of a medical emergency in the dental hygiene clinic, function as the emergency director. The supervising dentist is available for faculty, staff, student and patient consultation and referrals as needed.

The supervising dentist is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend at the Laramie County Community College dental hygiene clinic or outreach center as assigned. A faculty member performs all other duties as directed by the Division Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, or the President or designee.

Laramie County Community College is dedicated to student success and aspires to develop world class community college faculty. The College's instructional faculty positions have the primary responsibilities of teaching assigned courses, holding regular office hours, being available for students, advising, and collaborating on departmental objectives. In addition, all faculty work in alignment with the College's mission, vision, and values to continuously improve as professional educators and experts in their field.

Faculty further serve the College in collaborative and collegial relationships across the institution. Full-time faculty are offered provisional status upon employment. All LCCC faculty are supported by the Faculty Academy within the Center for Teaching & Learning.

Other duties may be assigned based on institutional need.

* Work hours will vary throughout the work week.

Compensation: $50.31/hour.

Priority Screening Date:
Position is open until filled.

Starting Date:
As soon as practical after the hiring process. Position filled on an as needed basis.

Essential Functions:

– this position is non-e xempt and is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

Instructors will be expected to complete the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Dental Hygiene.

• Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practices, and procedures within a designated discipline and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st-century learners.
• Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.
• Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.
• Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.
• Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one's discipline.
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word…