Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor

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Job Title:

Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor Agency:

Savannah Technical College Job

Requisition :

Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details:

COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description:

Position :
Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor Savannah Technical College is seeking a part time/adjunct faculty member for the Dental Hygiene program on the Savannah Campus. The individual will report to the Dean for Health Sciences and the Department Head of the Dental Hygiene Program. The Dental Hygiene Program adjunct faculty will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities :

Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and clinicals through using appropriate teaching methods

Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction for the dental hygiene courses

Develop and coordinate curriculum; conduct assessments of all courses taught in the department as requested

Evaluate effectiveness of courses through student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys

Evaluate instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing and/or evaluation methods

Maintain and submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up Coordinate cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned

Assist with completion of reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies

Ensure compliance with dental hygiene accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies

Attend and assist with coordinating dental hygiene advisory committee for the department

Participate in College committees and meetings

Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas

Instruct students, develops program syllabi, goals, and objectives

Maintain a student-oriented approach to education

Assist department head and/or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program

Attend faculty and other meetings as assigned

Maintain desirable and safe laboratory and clinical conditions Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences

Follow policies/procedures of Savannah Technical College, to include standards for student- faculty professional relationships/interaction.

Communicate and interact professionally, with college employees, students, and visitors, utilizing excellent organizational and customer service skills

Improve professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by:
Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications;
Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments;
Obtaining and maintaining certification and degree as required;
Attending professional and specialty courses;
Keeping abreast of new development trends. and techniques.

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in dental Hygiene or related field from an accredited, post-secondary institution.

Current knowledge of the specific subjects of the appointed teaching assignments.

Faculty who are dental hygienists or dentists must be graduates of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and hold a current unencumbered State Of Georgia dental or dental hygiene license.

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Basic computer skills to include, but not limited to, Word;
Excel;
Power Point; and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or higher from an accredited, post-secondary institution.

Two years clinical practice experience.

Two years teaching experience.

Experience teaching adults and/or supervising students in a clinical setting.

Background in current educational methodology, theory and practice.

Physical Demands Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) - four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 10 lbs. or less.…