What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Program - FT Faculty - Instructor/Professor position at SOUTH COLLEGE?
Description
South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 10,000 students covering10 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.
In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.
Full-time faculty in the Dental Hygiene Program serve as a catalyst in the learning process in didactic and clinic settings. Responsible for presenting course content in an organized and motivating manner, guiding, mentoring, monitoring and evaluating student learning in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting to ensure entry-level competence into the Dental Hygiene Profession. Responsible for responding to students as distinct individuals with varied interests, needs, and abilities.
PRIMARY DUTIES
• Teach a full-time load or equivalent through didactic and clinical instruction.
• Instruct in areas including, but not limited to, head and neck anatomy, general and oral pathology, radiology, dental materials, pharmacology, periodontology, pre-clinic and clinic lecture, and biochemistry and nutrition.
• Assist with coordination of clinical activities and schedules for clinic courses.
• Meet all scheduled classes and be fully prepared for each class meeting.
• Evaluate students’ work thoroughly and equitably.
• Keep informed of current educational trends, both in general and in one’s specific field.
• Understand the student group being served and work toward improving students’ skills.
• Actively engage in the South College assessment of student learning initiatives and complete assigned assessment activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings including calibration, curriculum development, and review, as well as staffing for students of concern.
• Keep accurate records, maintain course syllabi, and post grades according to South College schedules.
• Assist with new student orientation.
• Serve as an Academic Advisor for Dental Hygiene students.
• Report to appropriate personnel problems involving students needing special academic or personal assistance.
• Schedule, post, and meet five (5) to ten (10) office hours each week.
• Attend all meetings and training appropriate to the assigned position.
• Actively serve on additional South College committees as appropriate and necessary.
• Adhere to the South College philosophy and the policies/procedures of the College.
• Accept assignments in evening programs, occupational programs, and student-life activities when appropriate.
• Participate in the annual Honors Banquet.
• Participate in the annual Commencement exercises.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of Dental Education
SECONDARY DUTIES
• Participate in and serve as Advisor to the Dental Hygiene Student club as assigned by the Chair of Dental Hygiene.
• Attend professional conferences and secure continuing education credits to maintain Tennessee Licensure.
• Assist with community outreach projects such as regional health fairs and Remote Area Medical.
• Assist with alumni relations.
• Assist with recruiting activities and events.
Requirements
This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below:
Education and Training:
• Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited college or university and Bachelor’s Degree In Dental Hygiene or related field
• Dental Hygiene License – State of Tennessee or the ability to obtain a Tennessee License
• Current CPR Certification
• Administration of Local Anesthesia Certification
• Nitrous Oxide Certification
• 3 to 5 years of teaching experience
While not required, the following is also preferred:
• Master's or second degree(s) in Dental Hygiene or a related Health Care
EQUIPMENT SKILLS:
Dental Office and Operatory Equipment
Computer and dental related software
SOUTH COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Type: Full-time
