What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygiene Instructor/Assistant Professor position at Montgomery County Community College?
- Montgomery County Community College** invites applications for the Dental Hygiene Instructor/Professor position. The faculty teach assigned courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material. Faculty also participate in course and curriculum development, program and course assessment, student advisement, college service and professional development.
- Master's degree Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution required. Candidates who have a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and are matriculated in a Dental Hygiene Master's program will also be considered.
- Minimum of two years teaching experience at a collegiate level. Community College teaching experience preferred.
- Exhibited evidence of continued professional growth and development.
- Demonstrated commitment to the use of innovative instructional techniques and technologies and use of course management systems
- Demonstrated commitment to the use of a variety of teaching activities to address diverse learning styles.
- Demonstrated commitment to the incorporation of information literacy resources, technology, research, writing and culturally diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
- Knowledge of competency-based education preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to continual assessment of the teaching-learning process.
- Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations, such as under-resourced groups and first-generation students.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive community college philosophy.
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills in a team environment.
- Commonwealth of PA Dental Hygiene license (active status) or eligibility.
- Certification in local anesthesia or eligibility.
- Minimum of three years full-time experience in dental hygiene clinical practice.
- Current membership in the American Dental Hygienist's Association.
- Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
**Apply online:** For the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.mc3.edu/employment-opportunities **This position will close on April 27, 2025.**