Dental Hygiene FT Faculty at FORTIS Colleges and Institutes

Smyrna, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Didactic Teaching, Laboratory Instruction, Clinical Teaching, Course Development, Grading, Student Mentoring, Record Keeping, Office Hours, Professional Development, Committee Participation, Community Service Promotion, Program Advocacy, Communication

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Dental Hygiene Faculty FT Salaried Position Summary: The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading, and evaluation * Participate in and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments * Pursue excellence in teaching using a variety of techniques of computers, multimedia, and in lectures/laboratories * Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology, and software required by the dental hygiene program * Student mentoring, counseling, and advisement for success and retention * Maintain accurate and updated student records * Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program * Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions * Write letters of recommendation, employment, and continuing education to support the students * Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs * Attend and support faculty/department meetings * Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments * Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students * Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions. * Act as an ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community * Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development * Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school, and Education Affiliates, Inc. * Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school, and Education Affiliates, Inc. * Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission, and goals * Compliance with all program and school policies * Accept and participate in other duties as assigned * Regular and reliable attendance Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: Education: * Must be a dental hygienist who possesses a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a baccalaureate program * Or a Dentist who has a background in education * Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals * Documented background in the assigned subject Professional: * Must have a current Dental Hygiene, or Dental License, or the ability to obtain one * Must have current CPR certification/health care provider * Excellent verbal and written communications * 3 years of full-time clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist * Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred but not required * Documented background in educational methodology Classification: Exempt Work Hours: May be full-time or part-time and may include evening/weekend hours Travel: None Working Environment: Interior/Office

Responsibilities

The faculty member will be responsible for didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching, including course preparation, presentation, development, grading, and student advisement. Essential duties also involve maintaining student records, holding office hours, and participating in faculty and program committees.