Dental Hygiene Instructor

Shape the Future of Dental Hygiene Education! Join our dynamic team at Fortis College – Smyrna as the Dental Hygiene Faculty where your visionary leadership skills and passion for empowering students to excel in oral care will be utilized and valued. At Fortis College, you will Lead, Innovate, and Inspire the next generation of Dental Hygienists while fostering a culture of excellence and growth. Elevate your career and make a lasting impact on the world of oral health with Fortis College.

Summary:

Provide didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching/training to students within the Dental Hygiene program.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading, and evaluation
• Participate, and support clinic and/or pre-clinic assignments
• Pursue excellence in teaching using a variety of techniques of computers, multimedia, and in lectures, and labs
• 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
• Participate in faculty orientation/development/meetings
• Display and maintain professional demeanor /relationships with students, coworkers, and administration

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree required, master degree preferred
• RDH certification
• At least 3 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required
• Regular and reliable attendance

Part-time position is hourly, $40-45/hr depending on education and experience; the full-time position is salaried at $80K/yr

Hours: Day class hours run from 7:30am to 4:30pm, evening classes run 5:30pm to 10:30pm. Weekend clinic hours are Saturdays 7:30am - 12:30pm

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Higher education teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dental Hygiene: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RDH (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Smyrna, GA 30080 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $80,000