Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-Time Faculty)

Overview The adjunct instructor develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework. Adjunct faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis. Courses within the College may be taught during the day, evening, weekends, and/or online. Responsibilities • Provide varied and relevant instruction designed to meet the educational needs of assigned students in accordance with the College's policies, procedures, and approved curricula. • Responds to the special needs and reasonable accommodations of students with disabilities. Interacts with the Director of Disabilities Services to ensure that reasonable accommodations are appropriately provided. • Provides students with a course syllabus, which will minimally include the requirements listed in the Syllabus Template; and submits copies to the appropriate Academic Dean (West Campus courses), and to the Campus Provost (East Campus, North Campus, and Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch courses). • Provides the Provost, Academic Dean, and/or Associate Dean with copies of examinations as requested. • Maintains and submits accurate grade rosters and class attendance records to appropriate College personnel within established College deadlines. • Assess student progress and post student grades. • Provides for the purpose of academic assistance, a minimum of one office hour per week immediately before or after class, or by appointment, for each course taught. • Adhere to College and departmental policies. • Participates in programs and/or activities that enhance professional development. • Reviews the Full-Time Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Handbook prior to teaching classes to become familiar with the College's District Board of Trustees Rules and Internal Management Memoranda. • Attends and participates in faculty meetings, as assigned. • Other duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor. • Satisfactory Attendance. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a qualifying field (Dental Hygiene or Dentistry). A minimum of two years of work experience in the field and a current, unrestricted license issued by a State or territory of the United States as a dentist or dental hygienist. Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution. Qualifying Fields: • Dentistry • Dental Hygiene According to the 2023 Commission on Dental Accreditation Standard: 3-6, Full-time and part-time faculty of a dental hygiene program must possess a baccalaureate or higher degree. All dental hygiene program faculty members' requirements are: a) current knowledge of the specific subjects they are teaching. b) documented background in current educational methodology concepts consistent with teaching assignments. c) faculty who are dental hygienists or dentists must be graduates of programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. d) evidence of faculty calibration for clinical evaluation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Advanced organizational skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of students. • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all stakeholders. • Ability to maintain detailed student records. Preferred Qualifications: Possession of a DDS or DMD degree. Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution.Not Benefit Eligible. All required application material must be uploaded via the online application system. The application materials required are: 1. Cover letter 2. Current resume 3. Copy of transcripts 4. Copy of license and/or certification 5. Educational Philosophy Statement (Edu Phil) 6. Proof of eligibility, if claiming a right of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 and/or any additional supporting documentation, as required) * No other submitted materials will qualify you to be considered for this position. The application review process may be initiated with unofficial graduate transcripts; however, official transcripts must be received during the initial term of hire. Applications with incomplete or incorrect documents will not be considered. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job