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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job