Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor

Reports to: Dental Hygiene Program Director

Position Summary: The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include laboratory and clinical teaching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· 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

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

Education:

· Must be a dental hygienist who possesses a minimum of a associate degree or a Dentist who has background in education

· Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals

· Documented background in the assigned subject

Professional:

· Must have a current Dental Hygiene or Dental License or the ability to obtain one

· Must have current CPR certification/health care provider

· Excellent oral and written communications

· 3 years of full time clinical experience

· Teaching experience preferred

· Documented of background in educational methodology

Classification: Exempt

Work Hours: Vary Monday through Thursday and may include some evening hours for clinic

Travel: None

Working Environment: Interior/Office

Fortis Institute is proud of our long history of providing education to students that leads to the opportunity to learn, grow, and move into a rewarding career. We provide educational programs that are focused on assisting our graduates in obtaining employment and a lifetime of professional growth. The hard work and dedication of our employees has been a key factor in our success.

Our parent company, Education Affiliates, is a company that takes pride in the importance we place upon our employees. Our success as a company is due to the people who work in our schools: they take care of our students and help them learn and grow into their careers while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies. We strive to be known as a high-quality organization which values our students above everything else.

In order to remain a leader in our industry, Education Affiliates is focused on hiring new employees who will contribute to our students’ success. We look for employees who are passionate about education and

Company Description

Fortis Institute is proud of our long history of providing education to students that leads to the opportunity to learn, grow, and move into a rewarding career. We provide educational programs that are focused on assisting our graduates in obtaining employment and a lifetime of professional growth. The hard work and dedication of our employees has been a key factor in our success.\r\n\r\nOur parent company, Education Affiliates, is a company that takes pride in the importance we place upon our employees. Our success as a company is due to the people who work in our schools: they take care of our students and help them learn and grow into their careers while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies. We strive to be known as a high-quality organization which values our students above everything else.\r\n\r\nIn order to remain a leader in our industry, Education Affiliates is focused on hiring new employees who will contribute to our students’ success. We look for employees who are passionate about education and