Salary: $76.00 Hourly
Location : Shoreline Community College, WA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00725
Department: Health Occupations
Division: Dental Hygiene
Opening Date: 07/14/2023
Job Summary
Instructional Quarterly Salary: $16,984 - $22,406
Supervising Dentist Rate: $76.00/hr
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JOB SUMMARY
The Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program is located at the University of Washington School of Dentistry (1959 NW Pacific Street, Seattle WA 98195) and has the following features:
Nationally accredited: Accreditation by American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Faculty experts: Instructors have a combined 200 years of experience working as hygienists and dentists
Hands-on training: Students gain real-world clinical experience at the at the University of Washington School of Dentistry
Cohort learning: Students build a lasting network with a tight-knit peer group of trainees
Scholarships: Program-specific funding available through the
Comprehensive experience: UW School of Dentistry partnership ensures hard-to-get pediatric dental experience

The work duties of the Dental Hygiene Instructors may include clinical and pre-clinical courses including teaching skills in local anesthesia, restorative dentistry and radiology. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate may advise students, assist with assessment of current instructional methods, develop programs and curricula, and participate in Shoreline governance, department, division and campus-related professional activities.
Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching in a higher education environment and professional-technical education
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, learning management systems, and other appropriate instructional and clinical technologies, including Electronic Health Records and HIPAA
• Current license to practice as a dental hygienist in Washington State
• Quality Matters training

See complete course descriptions Please note that some courses and subjects are in development and, therefore, are not yet available for review on our website.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
• Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of Dental Hygiene
• Adapting to a variety of teaching situations, including working effectively in both the classroom and other teaching environments and an ability/willingness to teach in more than one area of the program curriculum
• Experience with or willingness to gain experience with teaching and developing coursework online
• Effective oral/written communication with individuals at all levels inside and outside the College
• Developing/modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently
• Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Handling difficult of sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within legal guidelines
• Incorporating a variety of creative teaching methods to address different learning styles
• Relating and inspiring students, ranging from reaching out to those students in need of help to challenging the best students

Conditions of Employment
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is usually performed in a clinic, laboratory or classroom space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Instructors use appropriate PPE as well as computers and media equipment in the work environment.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:
This is a part-time, non-tenured, quarter-to-quarter assignment. Salary is dependent upon the number of contact hours for this assignment as provided in the agreement with the Shoreline Community College Federation of Teachers. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.

OTHER CONDITIONS:
Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit:
https://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/non-discrimination.aspx.
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at

• In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon offer of employment.
• This position is overtime-exempt.

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.
Required Materials

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• NEOGOV online application/profile
• Letter of interest addressing how you meet the qualifications
• Current resume
• Transcripts documenting degrees earned and relevant coursework (official required upon hire)

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the positions.

Please Note : Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application.
*Community Standard Statement
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly ..."
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.
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