Part-Time Faculty Pool - Supervising Dentist

The Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program is located at the University of Washington School of Dentistry 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 dental hygiene clinic 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 Foundation
•  Comprehensive experience: UW School of Dentistry partnership ensures hard-to-get pediatric dental experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

• Current license to practice as a dental hygienist in Washington State
• 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
• Quality Matters training

 See complete course descriptions here.  
 
 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
• Working and communicating effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• 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
• Handling difficult of sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within legal guidelines

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.
 
Terms of Employment:
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: 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 hr@shoreline.edu.
 

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

• NEOGOV online application
• 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 position.

Salary : $76