Dental Hygiene Instructor; Adjunct Faculty

Position: Dental Hygiene Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)
Location: White City

General statement of responsibilities

The dental hygiene faculty member provides didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction for dental hygiene students in on-campus clinical facilities, fieldwork sites, and distance learning environments.

Supervision received

The dean is responsible for carrying out the evaluation of instructors under procedures developed by the vice president. The dean confers with the department director in decisions regarding instructor workload, professional growth, retention, and department staffing levels.

* teach a variety of didactic, laboratory & clinical dental hygiene courses.

* serve as an academic advisor to assigned students.

* provide laboratory and clinical instruction, evaluation and supervision for dental hygiene students.

* monitor patient care to ensure that patients receive safe and appropriate care.

* assist with orientation, calibration and supervision of part-time clinical instructors.

* assess the completeness and accuracy of student, patient and clinic records.

* maintain confidentiality of information related to students, patients, faculty and staff.

* monitor student, patient and instructor compliance with clinical policies and procedures.

* participate in long-range planning, program development and outcomes assessment.

* pursue professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge & skills.

* integrate scholarly activity into teaching & professional growth.

* participate in professional association activities.

* represent the program within rogue community college & in the community

* serve as a role model for the dental hygiene profession.

* other duties as assigned.

Education:

* graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

* bachelor's degree in dental hygiene; master's degree preferred

* associate's degree in dental hygiene when teaching clinic only

* current cpr/first aid card, hipaa, and osha standards training required.

Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted:
accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, us department of education, as required by ors 348.609.  Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.

Licenses and certificates:

Licensed or eligible for dental hygiene licensure in oregon anesthesia and nitrous permit required.

For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a valid oregon driver's license and proof of an acceptable driving record are required. New employees establishing resident status in the state of oregon must obtain an oregon driver's license within 30 days (ors 807.020 (1)).

Experience:

* clinical experience with local anesthesia, nitrous oxide-oxygen administration, and restorative procedures preferred.

* current knowledge of dental infection control procedures, radiation safety, emergency management, hipaa and ferpa.

* current certification in basic life support for healthcare providers.

* formal preparation in educational theory and teaching methods.

* knowledge of current concepts in dental hygiene and dental hygiene education.

* preferred, current teaching experience in clinical dental hygiene education.

* current clinical experience as a licensed dental hygienist.

* experience working with patients who have limited access to dental care.

* experience with computer-based dental practice management systems.

* experience with microsoft office computer software including word, outlook, power point, etc.

* excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of, skills, abilities, and behaviors:

* demonstrates high level of organizational skill and attention to detail.

* organizes tasks, sets priorities and manages multiple projects.

* works effectively both independently and as a team member.

* communicates well with students, patients, faculty and staff.

* establishes professional relationships and maintains appropriate boundaries.

* responds appropriately to stressful situations, accidents and emergencies.

* presents a professional appearance and attitude.

* pass a criminal background check

Physical demands: the physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully…