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). Or an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and a Bachelor's degree in an applicable academic discipline. Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution.

• Dentists appointed prior to July 1, 2022, are exempt from CODA accreditation requirement.
• All part-time clinical and dental science laboratory faculty appointed prior to July 1, 2022, are exempt from bachelor's degree requirement and must possess at a minimum an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene.

A minimum of two years of work experience in the field and current, unrestricted license issues by a State or territory of the United States as a dentist or dental hygienist is required. Qualifying Fields:

• Dentistry
• Dental Hygiene

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.

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