Full-Time DDS/RDH Instructor - Dental Hygiene

Posting Number: 79-2024
Department: Health & Human Services - Dept
Employee Group: Full-time Faculty
Status: Full-time
Starting Salary Range: Base salary: Dependent on degree level
Compensation Details: Starting salary is dependent on education, directly related experience and internal equity. After completing the second probationary semester, the potential exists to earn additional compensation by teaching overload and spring/summer sessions. This additional compensation varies based on several factors, including educational level and step. For example, a faculty member with a Master' s degree at Step 0 who teaches 10 hours of overload during the fall and winter semesters would earn an additional $18,000. Teaching during the spring/summer sessions would also generate additional compensation beyond the base salary. Excellent benefits package. Click here to view our benefits summary.

Position Summary
Who We Are:Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities.
As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students' self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom.
Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:

• Professional development
• Curriculum Development
• Collegial Responsibilities
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College's operational success.
• Communication
• Safety

Specific Teaching Assignment:Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in the Dental Hygiene program. Assures that students progressing through the courses have learning opportunities directed toward accomplishment of behavioral objectives of the curriculum.

• Assures appropriate learning experiences including equipment, supplies, and patient care situations are available for student use.
• Provides supervision of student practice in the clinical setting to assure patient and student safety and to prevent unsafe practices by students.
• Develops, plans for and uses established assessment tools and procedures to assure observation and documentation of student performance.
• Develops grading policies and clinical procedures with other program faculty to assure students attain a minimum safe level of practice to be successful.
• Serves as a positive, professional role model for students.
• Conducts classes in Dental Hygiene theory, laboratory and clinical practice in accordance with program philosophy, objectives and procedures.
• Promotes curriculum and experiences consistent with a focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice in health care and classroom settings.
• Works collaboratively with and provides direction for the Support Specialist for the Dental Clinic area.

Minimum Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (R.D.H.) or Doctor of Dentistry (D.D.S.) or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date.
2. Three (3) years of recent, full-time, relevant dental hygiene clinic experience.
3. Evidence of continuing professional development.
4. Demonstrates excellent human relations skills.
5. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
6. Possess knowledge of the specific subjects to be taught, with background in educational methodology.
7. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
8. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
9. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
10. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
11. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
12. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.

* A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate's expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

1. Teaching experience at community college level.
2. Familiarity with use of computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, competency-based instruction and modularized courseware.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Unique Aspects of Job:Fast-paced environment interacting with multi-cultural students with varied educational back grounds. This position is in a program that receives funding from the Perkins grant; therefore, incumbents must maintain their licensure as a condition of employment. In addition, for clinical requirements, incumbents must keep their health records updated, which includes required immunizations and TB testing, as well as CPR/BCLS certifications.
Physical Requirements:

1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
2. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
3. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
4. S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
5. Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the dental industry. Must be able to handle and mix compounds or chemicals properly and safely and to wear appropriate latex, vinyl or latex-free gloves and other personal protective equipment.

Work Schedule
Although full-time faculty are obligated to teach during fall and winter, the nature of their full-time job requires them to perform many of their professional responsibilities year-round.

Additional Information
Degree must be conferred by offer date.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.
The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline
Open until filled

Additional Application Deadline Information
The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran's status, age, disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.

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