Part-time Faculty: Dental Hygiene Didactic Instructor

Position Summary

The Dental Hygiene Didactic Instructor shares responsibility for delivering a quality educational experience for the students in dental hygiene courses. Available courses are:

DNHY 1111 Anatomy of Orofacial Lead Instructor – Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:30 pm

DNHY 2113 Dental Specialties and Extended Dental Hygiene Functions Instructor – Thursdays, 2:00 – 2:50 pm

It is not necessary that candidates are available for both courses.

Duties And Responsibilities

• The Orofacial Anatomy instructor will also be responsible for organizing and teaching in the laboratory section of the course.
• Prepare and present all course materials in compliance with the course outline, program guidelines, and accreditation requirements.
• Create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Maintain and keep course Blackboard site up to date.
• Discuss with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience and the achievement of satisfactory progress. Meet with students, as needed, to discuss course progress, remediation, or other issues.
• Address student issues in a timely manner, including communicating issues to program director.
• Work in partnership with other instructors in teaching, reinforcing and evaluating correct dental hygiene skills.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of course objectives.
• Provide a professional role model for students.
• Remain current in the dental hygiene field and information related to teaching responsibilities.
• Participate in regularly scheduled faculty meetings and calibration activities.
• Complete required continuing education and educational methodology in specific course content.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to prepare, organize, and present didactic course content.
• Possesses course-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (i.e. orofacial anatomy, dental specialties, etc.)
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with students, faculty and other staff.
• Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Commitment to the success of Lakeland students.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Interpersonal skills including questioning, listening and showing concern and respect for others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing all aspects of job responsibilities.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Current Ohio dental hygiene license.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Prior teaching experience in a didactic setting strongly preferred.
• Local anesthesia certification preferred.
  
  

COMPENSATION: Part-time faculty earn $52.80 per hour. Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply through the College’s Human Resources webpage. Please be prepared to do the following:

• Complete all questions in the application*
• Attach a cover letter and current resume
• Attach unofficial college transcripts (pdf only)
• Attach certification for CST, CSFA or CST/CSFA (pdf only)
  
  

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; and all applications will be kept on file for one year and reviewed as vacancies occur.

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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates and will not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, ancestry, veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, age, or familial status. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodations to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.