What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Dentist position at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College?
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The successful candidate will supervise preclinical and clinical sessions in both Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs. Clinical supervision includes medical/dental evaluation for dental services, radiographic prescribing and diagnosis and administration of anesthesia as needed. Clinical duties will involve instruction and evaluation of skills that fall within the scope of dental assisting and dental hygiene practice. The candidate
will teach dental science courses in both dental assisting and dental hygiene. Examples include dental biology
and anatomy, pharmacology, periodontology, oral pathology and dental anesthesia. The candidate will be
required to participate in all aspects of program operation and improvement including but not limited to curriculum management and revision, program evaluation and improvement, ongoing CODA accreditation activities, student evaluation and advisement.
Position may include variable hours, including clinical supervision of students. Requirements include ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with college health and safety policies, standard practices in maintaining occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.
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Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact
humanresources@wiregrass.edu
to request accommodations.
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Summary Of Working Conditions
Minimum Qualifications
Must hold a current valid dental license (D.M.D OR D.D.S) and be a graduate of an ADA accredited school. Applicants holding a license from any state other than Georgia must be approved by Georgia Board of Dentistry for a faculty license in order to be eligible for this position.
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Preferred Qualifications
In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Previous teaching experience and educational methodology training preferred but not required.
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Salary/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.. This position is fulltime and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options for health and other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Pr gram
This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college.
Other Required Tests
No additional tests are required for this position.
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The successful candidate will supervise preclinical and clinical sessions in both Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs. Clinical supervision includes medical/dental evaluation for dental services, radiographic prescribing and diagnosis and administration of anesthesia as needed. Clinical duties will involve instruction and evaluation of skills that fall within the scope of dental assisting and dental hygiene practice. The candidate
will teach dental science courses in both dental assisting and dental hygiene. Examples include dental biology
and anatomy, pharmacology, periodontology, oral pathology and dental anesthesia. The candidate will be
required to participate in all aspects of program operation and improvement including but not limited to curriculum management and revision, program evaluation and improvement, ongoing CODA accreditation activities, student evaluation and advisement.
Position may include variable hours, including clinical supervision of students. Requirements include ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with college health and safety policies, standard practices in maintaining occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.
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Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact
humanresources@wiregrass.edu
to request accommodations.
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Summary Of Working Conditions
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Minimum Qualifications
Must hold a current valid dental license (D.M.D OR D.D.S) and be a graduate of an ADA accredited school. Applicants holding a license from any state other than Georgia must be approved by Georgia Board of Dentistry for a faculty license in order to be eligible for this position.
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Preferred Qualifications
In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Previous teaching experience and educational methodology training preferred but not required.
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Salary/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.. This position is fulltime and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options for health and other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Pr gram
This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college.
Other Required Tests
No additional tests are required for this position.
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