Hybrid Instructor 9M/Clinical Coordinator Dental Hygiene presso Wake Technical Community College, NC

About the Department

This position is responsible for providing effective instruction for the Dental Hygiene curriculum and for planning and coordination of student clinical experiences.

Position Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. 

*Serves as lead faculty for the Dental Hygiene clinical courses and liaison for the Dental Hygiene Department Head and the Dental Hygiene faculty, with affiliating clinical agencies; maintains ongoing communications with all faculty, staff and affiliating agencies to discuss, arrange, and improve clinical experiences and rotations.

*Teaches clinical and/or didactic courses in accordance with published course descriptions and as listed in the schedule of courses at a reduced load

*Coordinates clinical education with didactic education as assigned by the Department Head

*Communicates with the Dental Hygiene Department Head regarding clinical needs 

*Selects learning experiences that facilitate the student attainment of course student learning outcomes

*Requests off-campus clinical rotations with clinical agencies as needed, ensures affiliation agreements are established and up-to-date, and makes clinical site visits at least one time each semester to assure adequacy of the clinical experience*Coordinates with the Health Sciences Clinical Compliance Administrator and verifies that all health requirements for students are met according to the affiliation agreement for each clinical site and CODA standards

*Reviews student on-campus patient care requirements as well as off-campus experiences to ensure adequate clinical experience

*Schedules students for clinical rotations to ensure effective learning experiences

*Participates in overall program evaluation to maintain compliance with the standards established by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA, CODA)

*Compiles and analyzes enrollment data to project need for part time faculty and to assess student completion rates; coordinates the TLC Skills Labs for the department

*Performs course documentation duties for those courses assigned; Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner

*Maintains accurate scholastic records of students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to the Program Director and to the registrar

*Grades and returns student work in a timely manner

Collaborates with the Dental Hygiene Department Head, Faculty, and Staff to adequately budget for equipment, supplies, and professional development needs for the Dental Hygiene department.

Reviews and recommends additions to library holdings, textbooks and audio-visual or other teaching aids 

Supports the department head to help assure effective program operation

Participates in the Dental Hygiene Program assessment process

Cooperates with the program director in periodic review and revision of clinical course materials to include assuming the lead role in Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual revisions, clinical forms and protocol revision, Clinical Mock Boards, and a quality assurance plan for clinic to include QA of charts, chart audits and a patient satisfaction survey

Serves as the final decision maker concerning clinical day-to-day needs to ensure faculty are calibrated and students follow protocol, with input from the Dental Hygiene Department Head and clinical faculty as needed

Organizes and maintains laboratory and clinical areas along with the Dental Hygiene Clinic Technician, including physical facilities, equipment and materials in a clean, neat, operating condition, when applicable

Serves as administrator of the clinical software systems and liaison to the software companies

Serves as the Infection Control and Safety Officer (with assistance from the DEN 111 course director and Clinic Technician) for the Dental Hygiene Clinic 

Serves as the Radiation Safety Officer (with assistance from the DEN 112 course director and Clinic Technician) for the Dental Hygiene Clinic and administrator of radiation safety badges for clinic and labs

Maintains current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development and is able to prove expertise in the courses assigned

Participates in continuing professional education and community activities related to Dental Hygiene

Maintains current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress

Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate

Actively participates in student recruitment, faculty committees and departmental meetings; assists with planning and serving in leadership; leads clinic calibration meetings and calibration exercises for clinical faculty, organizes and trains clinical faculty advisors, leads the training of new clinical faculty and serves as the lead for answering clinical questions

Provides regular and timely feedback to students regarding academic progress 

Maintains regular office hours

Assists with tracking of completion or reentry of students for the Dental Hygiene program

Completes the clinical orientation of students entering the Dental Hygiene program

Participates in graduation exercises

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to work a schedule, which may include evenings and weekends 

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently on a wide variety of professional tasks

Exhibit strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills to deal effectively with the various college staff, faculty, students and members of the community

Ability to work with a diverse student population to help them reach their maximum potential

Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising 

Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate of an American Dental Association (ADA), Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Unofficial transcripts and copies of required licenses and/or certifications must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human 
Resources immediately upon completing the application.If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration. 

Certified to provide Local Anesthesia in NC

Licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of North Carolina

CPR Certified



Preferences:

Masters' degree, preferably in Dental Hygiene or related field

Two years clinical and/or didactic teaching experience

Background in educational methodology