Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-time)

Description

Work Details :

Part-Time - 5 vacancies for the Fall 2023 Semester beginning mid-August.

12 hours per week, hours vary based on departmental needs.

Under the supervision of the Dean or designee, to teach assigned classroom, laboratory and clinical courses in the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program.

Duties include development and teaching of all Dental Hygiene courses. Serves as a resource person to dental hygiene students and faculty, complies with and reinforces clinic policies, and serves as a model of professionalism with which students may identify.

In addition, this position instructs and assists student clinicians in the following : tissue analysis, identification of normal and abnormal oral structures, identification of pathologies and their etiology, recognition of conditions which preclude treatment, charting of dental conditions, Identification and removal of dental accretions, and practices aseptic technique.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct student meeting at the beginning of clinical sessions.
• Review records completed by the student clinician.
• Circulate through clinic to be available to student clinicians.
• Review charts at beginning of clinic to be familiar with patients' needs.
• Review student clinicians' appointment plan and instructor objectives.
• Observe assessments and give suggestions.
• Be familiar with the sequence that is recommended for procedures.
• Suggest alternative approaches to student clinicians.
• Encourage verbal reporting or findings during verification checks.
• Check dental charting and plaque / stain verification.
• Encourage students to take increasing responsibility for their work.
• Review patient records for DDS signatures at the end of each clinical session.
• Function as a liaison between MATC Dental Hygiene Program and professional organizations.
• Attend clinical staff meetings at the beginning of each semester.
• Prepare and upgrade courses including WIDS updates.
• Follows Syllabus and grading procedures.

Qualifications

Educational Requirement :

Must have a Bachelors degree in one of the following :

• Dental Hygiene
• Related field - areas of study such as but not limited to Allied Health, Natural Science, Education, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy and Health Administration.

Occupational Experience Required :

Must have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent (4,000 hours) of clinical experience in Dental Hygienist.

In addition, one of the following must be met :

• At least two (2) years of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years OR
• Two years of teaching Dental Hygiene course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years.

Industry Certification Requirement :

• Must hold certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration as granted by State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Must provide proof of laser training certificate as granted through CE course that is certified by an institution of higher learning, CERP, AGD, ADA, ADHA, or other recognized endorsement entities.

Licensure :

Must hold a current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Other Essential Functions :

• Must be familiar with the delivery of dental care in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic achievement techniques.
• Must meet Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards (if applicable).
• Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.
• Teaching Must embrace and demonstrate the MATC Core Abilities and Standards of Teaching Excellence in development and delivery of instruction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to sit or stand for class duration with or without accommodation.

ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGY :

• Email - Experience with an Email system (GroupWise, Outlook, Gmail...)
• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
• Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

SUPPORTIVE TECHNOLOGY :

Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies :

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with INFOnline or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
• Blackboard - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems
• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and / or other classroom technology
• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)

Optional) Distance Learning Instruction - Experience with on-line, two-way video, ITV, and other methods of distance learning instruction

MATC is an AA / EEO employer and committed to workplace diversity.

Excellence through cultural diversity, we strongly encourage people of all racial / ethnic backgrounds to apply.