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Location: Forest Park Job Type: Part-Time Academic Affairs Job Number: 26-00136 Organization: Dental Hygiene (409644) Salary: commensurate with experience Position Summary ****This is an onsite, in-person position located in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Candidates should apply only if they are able to be physically present and available to work onsite by the start date**** St. Louis Community College is seeking Clinical Adjunct Faculty to join our Dental Hygiene program at the Forest Park campus. In this role, adjunct faculty will provide hands-on clinical instruction and supervision to Dental Hygiene students in our public Dental Hygiene Clinic. Faculty are responsible for guiding students in the application of clinical procedures, patient care, and professional standards, ensuring alignment with the educational goals of the program. As a CODA-accredited program, we are committed to upholding the standards set by the Commission on Dental Accreditation to ensure high-quality education and patient care. Primary Duties Performed Provide clinical instruction and supervision to Dental Hygiene students in the public Dental Hygiene Clinic. Maintain a supportive and educational clinical environment that promotes student growth and competence in patient care. Participate in continuing education opportunities, particularly those focused on educational methodology and clinical instruction. Collaborate with fellow faculty members to support student success and contribute to ongoing program improvement. Maintain scheduled office hours to support student learning, provide feedback, and address student concerns outside of clinical sessions. Stay current with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements, including maintaining an up-to-date faculty biosketch as required for accreditation compliance. Qualifications/Experience An Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene is required with current state licensure that includes permits for infiltration and block anesthesia as a registered dental hygienist by the Missouri Dental Board. A minimum of three years of full-time clinical dental hygiene experience. Current CPR certification. ADHA membership is required. Working Conditions In addition to meeting the minimum required qualifications, ideal candidates will demonstrate deeper experience with: A Bachelor's Degree and five years of full-time Clinical Dental Hygiene experience with local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits and dental hygiene teaching experience.

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