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.
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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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.
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..
Salary/Benefits
Salary is $62.50/hour. This is a part-time position with no more than 19 hours per week. No promise of full-time employment exists. No health nor flexible benefits will be provided.
This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds
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
During the course of employment, incumbents in this position may be required to supervise students at an external clinical site or other medical facility as a condition of employment. Based on this assignment, the incumbent may be required to undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a ten (10) panel drug test BEFORE place ent.
Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.
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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.
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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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.
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..
Salary/Benefits
Salary is $62.50/hour. This is a part-time position with no more than 19 hours per week. No promise of full-time employment exists. No health nor flexible benefits will be provided.
This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds
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
During the course of employment, incumbents in this position may be required to supervise students at an external clinical site or other medical facility as a condition of employment. Based on this assignment, the incumbent may be required to undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a ten (10) panel drug test BEFORE place ent.
Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.
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