Adjunct Dental Assisting Faculty

Position Summary : Adjunct faculty members perform a number of roles and functions, each of which reflects the core competencies of their discipline. Those competencies include the following : 1) facilitate learning, 2) facilitate learner development and socialization, 3) use assessment and evaluation strategies, 4) function as a change agent and leader, 5) pursue continuous quality improvement in the educator role, and 6) function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of the College / Institute.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Facilitate Learning : - Faculty members are responsible for creating an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired learning outcomes.
• Function within the educational infrastructure, mission, and policies of the College / Institution -
• Faculty members are knowledgeable about the educational environment, resources, and document integrity. The faculty are expected to work within and support the policies, mission, and cultural practices of the College / Institution.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• A commitment to on-time attendance at every assigned class, clinical, or lab they are responsible for. This also includes teaching the full allotted time for the assigned course.
• Adherence to course syllabus, content outline, class schedule and textbook use.
• Be available to advise students.
• Attendance at the all-hands and faculty meeting as required.
• Submit final grades by the last day of each term.
• Submit attendance and grades each week.
• Other assignments as requested by the Academic Leadership Team.
• A minimum of masters' degree with 15 semester credit hours in the discipline for appointment as a faculty member;
• Current knowledge in one's area of responsibility
• A commitment to teaching and helping students develop an abiding interest in education and a desire to help the college maintain the standards appropriate to an institution of higher education
• Ability to maintain rapport with colleagues and students and to conduct themselves with a high level of professionalism
• Documented knowledge of education, instructional delivery, adult learning required
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and through learning technologies such as computers and e-mails
• Ability to work with staff, faculty, students and the Academic Leadership Team