Adjunct Clinical DH Instructor

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches clinical courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy faculty-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent may make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.

Minimum educational and work requirements (minimum qualifications):
Must possess an associates degree in Applied Science or higher and have graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Must have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience.

Preferred: 5 years minimum clinical experience and possess a baccalaureate or higher degree. Graduate from a dental hygiene or dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Previous teaching experience in the field.

Certification or licenses:
Must have or be eligible to have a RDH or DDS license in the state of Texas. Must comply with the state of Texas dental and dental hygiene practice act. Application submission must include copies of current State License and CPR Card.

The incumbent will:

• Evaluate and grade students' laboratory and clinic work, and assignments, and papers as appropriate to discipline.
• Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.
• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Demonstrates professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporates best practices.
• Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the clinical setting, the department, and the institution.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Fosters collegiality within the department.
• Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Social constructs required of position:

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of practices relevant to discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
• Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies procedure, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operation for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions

Skills:

• Possess effective communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Possess current and up to date clinical dental hygiene skills - instrumentation
• Possess skills in the use of dental & dental hygiene technologies such as paperless charts and digital radiography

Abilities:

• Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Ability to engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

Physical effort:
Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds. Keyboarding and computer use. Use of audio/visual devices.

Working conditions:

Work is normally performed in an interior/clinical work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required. May be exposed to vapors, drugs, and pathogens.

Hours required per week:
Clinical hours may vary depending on each semester's clinical schedule.

Supervisory duties:
None

Reports to:

Departmental Chair/Supervisor.