Dental Hygiene Full-Time Faculty/Instructor

Dental Hygiene Full-Time Faculty/Instructor

South College Dallas is seeking a Dental Hygiene full-time faculty member to join the team. Full-time faculty in the Dental Hygiene Program serve as a catalyst in the learning process in didactic and clinic settings. Responsible for presenting course content in an organized and motivating manner, guiding, mentoring, monitoring and evaluating student learning in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting to ensure entry-level competence into the Dental Hygiene Profession.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time load or equivalent through didactic and clinical instruction.
• Instruct in areas including, but not limited to, head and neck anatomy, general and oral pathology, radiology, dental materials, pharmacology, periodontology, pre-clinic and clinic lecture, and biochemistry and nutrition.
• Assist with coordination of clinical activities and schedules for clinic courses.
• Meet all scheduled classes and be fully prepared for each class meeting.
• Evaluate students' work thoroughly and equitably.
• Keep informed of current educational trends, both in general and in one's specific field.
• Understand the student group being served and work toward improving students' skills.
• Actively engage in the South College assessment of student learning initiatives and complete assigned assessment activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings including calibration, curriculum development, and review, as well as staffing for students of concern.
• Keep accurate records, maintain course syllabi, and post grades according to South College schedules.
• Assist with new student orientation.
• Serve as an Academic Advisor for Dental Hygiene students.
• Report to appropriate personnel problems involving students needing special academic or personal assistance.
• Schedule, post, and meet five (5) to ten (10) office hours each week.
• Attend all meetings and training appropriate to the assigned position.
• Actively serve on additional South College committees as appropriate and necessary.
• Adhere to the South College philosophy and the policies/procedures of the College.
• Accept assignments in evening programs, occupational programs, and student-life activities when appropriate.
• Participate in the annual Commencement exercises.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of Dental Education

Requirements

This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below:

Education

• Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree In Dental Hygiene or related field

While not required, the following is also preferred:

• Master's or second degree(s) in Dental Hygiene or a related Health Care

Certification/Licensure

• Dental Hygiene License – State of Texas or the ability to obtain a Texas License
• Current CPR Certification
• Administration of Local Anesthesia Certification
• Nitrous Oxide Certification
• 3 to 5 years of teaching experience

Equipment Skills

• Dental Office and Operatory Equipment
• Computer and dental related software