Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator Job Requisition ID: JR0000000957 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: $68,000.00 PER YEAR Job Summary The primary responsibilities of this position involve didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching responsibilities in the dental hygiene program. Faculty plan and deliver student instruction following approved syllabi, curriculum, and program standards. Duties include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students. Correlation of clinical education with didactic education using approved curriculum format; evaluation of students in the clinical setting and periodic review and revision of clinic course materials and manuals annually. Courses will be a combination of face-to-face, online, or hybrid as necessary. Duties also include participation in college committees and participation in professional enhancement. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Faculty provide support as well as work effectively with colleagues. Other responsibilities include service to the department and college participating on committees and in professional development activities that demonstrate career goals that are consistent with the College’s mission. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Instruction Clinical, laboratory, and didactic instruction. Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of the discipline in accordance with academic state standards. Instructs courses in a classroom/lab/clinic/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry. Utilizes current technology in the classroom/lab/clinic. Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Grades all coursework in a timely manner. Provides student support and advising. Maintains office hours weekly. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues. Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the discipline. Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Instruction Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of the discipline in accordance with academic state standards. Instructs courses in a classroom/lab/clinic/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry. Utilizes current technology in the classroom/lab/clinic. Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Grades all coursework in a timely manner. Provides student support and advising. Maintains office hours weekly. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area. Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the discipline. Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Curriculum/Student Learning Outcomes/Accreditation Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals and objectives. Prepares lesson plans for instruction. Works collaboratively with faculty within discipline to establish, measure and evaluate program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success and submits to appropriate program chair/director. Submits reports and data with respect to accrediting bodies. Reviews and edits master course shells in the online learning platform as necessary. Participates in faculty calibration exercises and mentoring of faculty. Attends faculty meetings as scheduled. Completes required bloodborne pathogens, medical emergency, and teaching methodology as requested annually. Supports Program Chair/Program Director/Division Deans/Associate Deans Requests and maintains supplies and equipment. Prepares budget requests. Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. Serves on department and collegiate committees and project assignments as necessary. Competencies Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education; Knowledge of academic course standards; Knowledge of the college’s academic programs; Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff; Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom/lab/clinic content; Skill to make timely decisions; Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs; Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks; Decision-making and problem-solving skills; Skill in accurate grade-keeping; Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public; Oral and written communication skills. Work Environment This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies related to the instructional environment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products, supplies, and instructional books and technology up to 25 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time instructional position. Work load is Monday-Friday day/evening hours. Weekends based on need. Travel Travel to other campuses is a possibility for teaching assignments, meetings, training, and professional development. Required Education and Experience State of Georgia licensed Dental Hygienist Three (3) years of full-time clinical experience in dental hygiene Bachelor’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field from an accredited institution BLS for Healthcare Provides certification Note: Experience may substitute for academic coursework dependent upon the discipline on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Education and Experience Teaching experience at the postsecondary level Knowledge of Blackboard LMS or other online LMS Master’s degree from an accredited institution Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Georgi