Assistant Professor Dental Hygiene10M_Clinical Coordinator
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Job Info

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Title: Assistant Professor Dental Hygiene10M_Clinical Coordinator

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Roane State Community College

Department: Health Sciences

Campus Location: Roane State Community College

Job Summary

Position is a faculty position as defined by PA-24-01 and includes fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of faculty in relationship to teaching dental hygiene classes/labs/clinical as assigned, service to the college and program, and scholarship (RSCC PA-24-01).

Job Duties

* Teaches didactic/lab/clinical classes as assigned utilizing evidence based teaching strategies.

* Works with program director on curriculum development.

* Participates in ongoing evaluation of the program including ensuring compliance with regional and programmatic accreditation requirements.

* Participates in service to the college and the program.

* Participates in Advisory Committee meetings.

* Participates in student advising.

* Additional duties/responsibilities as clinical coordinator include:

o Providing orientation and ongoing education for adjunct clinical faculty.

o Communicating and collaborating with the program director regarding issues/concerns regarding the safe, effective operation of the clinic and the clinical educational experiences and environment.

o Maintains first year and second year student monitor duty rotations and chair assignments.

o Participates in weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance of clinic equipment.

o Assists in maintaining a repair log for clinic related equipment and coordinates with dental companies necessary repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

* Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required (Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene preferred).
* Licensed as a registered dental hygienist in the State of Tennessee or eligible for licensure. Must have current TN license prior to start of position.
* Three years clinical experience required.
* Current CPR or completion of course prior to assuming responsibilities.
* Evidence of familiarity with evidence based educational methodology preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

* One-year experience in teaching and scholarly experience in a dental hygiene program preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledgeable of current technologies in clinic and appropriate to the area of instruction.
* Familiarity with management of inventory.
* Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities.

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