• Plan, organize, and deliver dental assisting instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.
• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.
• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain accurate records such as attendance, grading and achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Honor student confidentiality and privacy as per appropriate laws, regulations and college rules.
• Develop methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Maintains effective communication within the College and the department or program.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.

Reports to: Director, Dental Programs

Qualifications:

Required: A Bachelors degree, Florida Dental Hygiene license with certification to administer local anesthesia (CRDH), current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and at least one (1) year of chair-side, dental hygiene experience. Clinical faculty are required to obtain a PPD screening prior to entering clinic, as well as an annual flu vaccination. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred:  Two to five (2-5) years of clinical, dental hygiene experience. Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.