Clinical Instructors: Dental Hygiene

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Clinical Instructors : Dental Hygiene Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 286W0TBD Agency Virginia Western Community College Division Virginia Western Community College (Div) Work Location Roanoke (City) - 770 Hiring Range Hourly rate based on qualifications Emergency / Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Hours may include mornings, afternoons, and evenings based on clinical needs.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Dental Hygiene clinical instructors in the School of Health Professions.

Clinical Instructors are part-time wage employees who work in the lab or clinic setting assisting and overseeing the work of Dental Hygiene students.

Clinical instructors are expected to maintain currency in their discipline and in trends in community college education.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's / Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene with demonstrated competence in the teaching field.

A minimum of two years of experience in Dental Hygiene with a strong clinical background is crucial.

Must hold a current Virginia Dental Hygiene license and BLS certification.

Clinical Instructors must also be proficient in supervision, instruction, and evaluation.

All Clinical Instructor positions require excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience as a clinical instructor preferred, but not required.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

N / A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_1806P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies Multi-hire Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02 / 02 / 2024 Job Close Date 02 / 01 / 2025 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.virginiawestern.edu Contact Name Email hrapps@virginiawestern.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college work completed.

We must receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If the transcripts are not attached to the on-line application, please upload a document to indicate that the transcripts will be mailed. The application will not be accepted without this “required” documentation.

Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered.

For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit : Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 857-7283.

Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY : “711” or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action and Diversity.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability ( COD ) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link : , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include : fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link :

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.