What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Dental Hygiene Instructor position at Oakland Community College?
Summary of Purpose
Oakland Community College, a multi-campus institution in Oakland County, Michigan is a student-centered community dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities for individuals, the community and organizations on an accessible, affordable basis. We are one of the largest community colleges in the state of Michigan, with multi campus system, serving more than 12,000 students. OCC is seeking Adjunct Faculty Instructors who value diversity, shared responsibility, open communication, personal empowerment, integrity and ethical commitment. Adjunct Faculty must be committed to using modern technology in the classroom.
Applications for Adjunct Instructors are accepted on a continuous basis. All Adjunct Instructors are hired on an as-needed basis throughout the Academic Year, depending on enrollment needs. When there is a hiring need, received applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled/conducted directly by the Academic Department.
The primary responsibility of this position is to teach anticipated Dental Hygiene courses, which range from basic to advanced skill levels. Where applicable, adjuncts are required to maintain and/or provide licensure and certifications.
Typical Duties
- Provides classroom, clinical, and/or lab instruction in accordance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Primary responsibility includes teaching in the classroom and/or lab while aligning with objectives and outcomes for the department
- Analyzes student learning outcomes for courses taught and revises teaching based upon findings
- Provides course student learning outcomes to department
- Prompt completion of student grades and classroom work
- Expected to be reliable, responsible, professional, and efficient with schedule and teaching assignment
- Collaborates with other faculty and administration to support student success
- Use technology appropriate to the nature and objectives of the course/program, including the college learning management system Desire to Learn (D2L) and Zoom software
- Pursue continued professional development in the subject(s) taught
- Maintain required credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as discipline standards dictate
- Hold required office hours based upon credit hours taught
- Experience and ability to work with multi-cultural students and staff
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Hold required office hours based upon credit hours taught
- Experience and ability to work with multi-cultural students and staff
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene and 1-year experience
- Current Michigan license as a Registered Dental Hygienist
- Certification in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
- Experience with multicultural students and staff preferred
- Ability to work as a team player in a multicultural working environment
Please note that if hired, official transcripts are required within 30 days.
Salary
$1000 per instructional credit hour
