Position Title : Adjunct Dental Hygiene (Hygienist)
Division : Health Sciences (HLT)
Department : Dental Hygiene (DNT)
Employee Status : Adjunct (Fall, Spring, and or Summer Semesters)
Group : NA
Grade : Adjunct
FLSA : Non-Exempt
ICCB Classification : Teaching Faculty
Reporting Relationships
Reports to : Dean of Health Sciences
Supervision Exercised : None
Job Summary
Teach assigned classes, within the Dental Hygiene Program in the Dental Hygiene Clinic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Additional related duties may be assigned.
1. Plan course content and assign appropriate course work.
2. Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.
3. Meet classes at assigned times.
4. Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment where appropriate.
5. See that equipment and / or labs are properly maintained where appropriate.
6. Participate in assessment of student learning.
7. Maintain student records, evaluate student progress, and assign grades.
8. Maintain office hours convenient for students.
9. Prepare course / class reports as required.
10. Attend required meetings (faculty, division, in-service training, etc.).
11. Assist in placement of graduates when appropriate.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene
2. Illinois Registered Dental Hygiene (RDH)
3. Five years of current clinical experience in a Dental Clinic as an RDH
4. Flexibility in work schedule.
5. Interest in serving a diverse student population
Preferred Qualifications
1. Knowledge in educational methodologies
2. Experience teaching in a Dental Hygiene program
3. Experience with Dentrix patient software
4. Experience with digital x-rays
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a classroom, office, clinic, and lab setting.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.
- RDH license needs to be presented prior to accepting interview
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