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Job Title:
Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor - Part-Time Agency:
Savannah Technical College
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000005696 Shift:
Any (United States of America) Compensation Details:
COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS
Job Description:
Position : Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
Savannah Technical College is seeking a part-time Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor on the Savannah Campus. The individual will report to the Dean for Health Sciences and the Department Head of the Dental Hygiene Program. The part-time Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities:
Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and clinicals using appropriate teaching methods.
Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing and/or evaluation methods.
Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
Assist with completion of reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies.
Ensure compliance with dental hygiene accreditation standards of regional and national accrediting agencies.
Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas.
Instruct students.
Maintains a student-oriented approach to education
Attends faculty and other meetings. as assigned.
Is familiar with academic freedom and professional responsibility.
Maintains a desirable and safe classroom, laboratory, and clinical conditions.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences.
Follow policies/procedures of Savannah Technical College. to include standards for student- faculty professional relationships/interaction.
Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications.
Obtain and maintain certification and degree as required.
Attend professional and specialty courses.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Georgia Dental Hygiene of Dentist Licensure in good standing with the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene of related field from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
Must be flexible to teach day, evening, or weekend classes.
Possess current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Possess valid driver's license and proof of insurability.
Possess basic computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in dental hygiene or a related field from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
Two (2) years clinical practice experience.
Experience teaching adults and/or supervising students in a clinical setting.
American Heart Association BLS and Heartsaver Instructor.
Physical Demands
Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) - four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 10 lbs. or less. Clinical responsibilities are typically performed in a hospital, long term care facility, or other medical facilities and require that the employee stand/or walk for ten (10) - twelve (12) hours: bend, twist, push/and or pull for three (3) - four ( 4) hours; and occasionally lift 50 lbs. to 75 lbs.…