Position Summary: The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading and evaluation

· Participate and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments

· Pursue excellence in teaching using variety in techniques of computers, multi-media and in lectures/laboratories

· 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

· Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions

· Write letters of recommendation, employment and continuing education to support the students

· Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs

· Attend and support faculty/department meetings

· Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments

· Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students

· Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions.

· Act as ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community

· Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development

· Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.

· Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.

· Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission and goals

· Compliance with all program and school policies

· Accept and participate in other duties as assigned

· Regular and reliable attendance