PT Dental Hygiene Instructor

Position Summary:

The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading and evaluation

Participate and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments

Pursue excellence in teaching using variety in techniques of computers, multi-media and in lectures/laboratories

Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology and software required by the dental hygiene program

Student mentoring, counseling and advisement for success and retention

Maintain accurate and updated student records

Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program

Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions

Write letters of recommendation, employment and continuing education to support the students

Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs

Attend and support faculty/department meetings

Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments

Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students

Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions.

Act as ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community

Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development

Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.

Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.

Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission and goals

Compliance with all program and school policies

Accept and participate in other duties as assigned

Regular and reliable attendance