Part-Time Faculty Supervising Dentist, Dental Hygiene and Assisting

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications.

In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:

• Professional development
• Curriculum Development
• Collegial Responsibilities
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
• Communication
• Safety

Faculty member will be responsible for supervising classes in the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs. Provides supervision and direction for the clinical activities within the dental programs. Is a professional resource for clinical faculty, staff and students. Provides instruction through a variety of teaching methods in the clinic for clinical courses. Assures that students progressing through the courses have learning opportunities directed toward accomplishment of behavioral objectives of the curriculum.

• Reviews and evaluates medical histories of patients to determine appropriateness as clinical patients.
• Provides temporary dental services to patients experiencing sudden problems.
• Evaluates, with the Dental Hygiene instructor, the clinical performance of students and provides appropriate feedback on their functioning.
• Conducts monitors and evaluates clinical radiographic procedures in accordance with program philosophy, objectives and procedures.
• Recommends to program coordinator appropriate learning experiences including equipment, supplies, and patient care situations are available for student use.
• Provides supervision of student practice in the clinical setting to assure patient and student safety and to prevent unsafe practices by students.
• Recommends to Program Coordinator, grading policies and procedures with other program faculty to assure students attain a minimum safe level of practice to be successful.
• Serves as a positive, professional role model for students.

Faculty are sometimes called upon to perform quasi-supervisory responsibilities. Assumes legal responsibility for supervision of all dental clinical activities. Interacts with the support specialist for the dental programs regarding clinic supplies and equipment and with the dental office secretary on office support activities and patient schedules.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Graduate of a dentistry program with a DDS (Doctor in Dental Science) from an accredited institution.
• At least one course in educational methodology or a similar course.
• Three years of recent, full-time, relevant clinical experience in dentistry.
• Current Michigan Licensure as a Dentist (DDS) or eligibility to obtain Michigan dentistry licensure prior to start date.
• Possess knowledge of the specific subjects to be taught, with background in educational methodology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrates excellent human relations skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse…