Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct position for the Dental Hygiene program clinical and didactic courses.

Position Type:
Adjunct

Employment Status:
Part Time

Position Funding:
Regular

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field.
• Graduate from a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental Program.
• At least 3 years’ work experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and/or as an instructor in a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene program or as a DDS / DMD.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field.
• Graduate from a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental Program.
• At least 3 years’ work experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and/or as an instructor in a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene program or as a DDS / DMD.

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Dental Hygiene, Education or related area.
• Two years teaching experience in a CODA accredited program.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral communication.
• Knowledgeable in instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
• Technology literate.
• Detailed knowledge of material in the specific course and program area: clinical dental hygiene, radiology, and/or dental hygiene sciences.

• Principles and practices of teaching.
• Knowledge of student engagement techniques.
• Leadership skills in professional education setting.
• Proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
• Familiar with dental charting software (Patterson Eaglesoft).

• The primary responsibility depends on the nature of the course assignment.
• Didactic course instruction and direction for dental hygiene students may include lecture and/or lab assignment.
• Clinical course instruction includes the supervision of dental hygiene services provided on campus for students working on live patients.
• Create and correlate didactic instruction and education using approved curriculum format, if applicable.
• Ensure treatment is complete including thorough and accurate charting, treatment planning, and provision of dental hygiene services, if applicable.
• Work collaboratively with program director, clinical coordinators, DDS and other program faculty and staff to ensure effective instruction and student achievement of course learning outcomes.
• Use of computer software to support program operations including Microsoft word, SharePoint, Excel, D2L Brightspace (online learning management) and Patterson Eaglesoft.
• Evaluate and track students’ performance and progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Make referrals for tutoring, advising or other student interventions when necessary.
• Grade all course work in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed student records for didactic or clinical achievement.
• Meet with students to provide student advising during office hours.
• Attend biannual faculty calibration meetings. Licensing/Certification Requirements
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Dental Hygiene License or Faculty Dental Hygiene License or DDS / DMD License with the state of Texas.
  Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, stand for prolonged periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Proof of immunizations, negative TB screening and BLS certification are required upon hire (for clinical course assignments).
  • Position may include limited evening or weekend hours.
  Posting Number

  F238P

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