Part-Time Faculty Supervising Dentist, Dental Hygiene and Assisting

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Part-Time Faculty Supervising Dentist, Dental Hygiene and Assisting Posting Number: 09-2026 Department: Employee Group: PT Faculty Status: Starting Salary Range: $1,158 Compensation Details: To view the benefits summary, go to PT Faculty Benefits Summary Position Summary 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 supervising classes in the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs. Provides supervision and direction for the clinical activities within the dental programs. Is a professional resource for clinical faculty, staff and students. Provides instruction through a variety of teaching methods in the clinic for clinical courses. Assures that students progressing through the courses have learning opportunities directed toward accomplishment of behavioral objectives of the curriculum. Reviews and evaluates medical histories of patients to determine appropriateness as clinical patients. Provides temporary dental services to patients experiencing sudden problems. Evaluates, with the Dental Hygiene instructor, the clinical performance of students and provides appropriate feedback on their functioning. Conducts monitors and evaluates clinical radiographic procedures in accordance with program philosophy, objectives and procedures. Recommends to program coordinator 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. Recommends to Program Coordinator, grading policies and 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. Supervisory Responsibility:Faculty are sometimes called upon to perform quasi-supervisory responsibilities. Assumes legal responsibility for supervision of all dental clinical activities. Interacts with the support specialist for the dental programs regarding clinic supplies and equipment and with the dental office secretary on office support activities and patient schedules. 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. Graduate of a dentistry program with a DDS (Doctor in Dental Science) from an accredited institution. At least one course in educational methodology or a similar course. Three years of recent, full-time, relevant clinical experience in dentistry. Current Michigan Licensure as a Dentist (DDS) or eligibility to obtain Michigan dentistry licensure prior to start date. Possess knowledge of the specific subjects to be taught, with background in educational methodology. Evidence of continuing professional development. Demonstrates excellent human relations skills. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. 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. 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. 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. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to help 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 Teaching or Dental Supervision experience at community college level. Familiarity with use of computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, competency-based instruction and modularized courseware. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions 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. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis wit

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