Faculty - Dental Hygiene (10 Month)
Faculty - Dental Hygiene (10 Month)
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Job Description
SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students in Dental Hygiene and to provide leadership in the development and implementation of departmental and institutional activities which advance the mission of NHTI. This position reports to the Dental Education Department Chair at NHTI-Concords Community College.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Teaches an assigned academic course schedule in the Dental Hygiene classroom laboratory and field experience setting as appropriate for the academic program;
- Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development modification and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content integrate theory with applications clearly define course goals observe program and institutional accreditations standards promote critical thinking and life skills and respond to diverse academic needs;
- Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the academic area of specialization and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel;
- Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students;
- Assists with the selection placement and follow-up of students;
- Coordinates and leads departmental activities and operations by meeting with executive and advisory groups to discuss needs career developments and the effectiveness of instruction developing and evaluating credit and non-credit programs and/or courses mentoring faculty in subject area competency and instructional expertise actively cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of instruction and engaging in outreach to educational partners for the development and implementation of articulation initiatives;
- Provides leadership in the planning development and implementation of college-sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs student orientations registrations and award ceremonies and/or advising student activity groups as assigned;
- Engages in professional activities related to the area of teaching specialization that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams or participating in community-sponsored events as assigned;
- Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and educational & training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication;
- Requisitions necessary equipment supplies and classroom materials with ample lead time to assure a smooth instructional program; assists colleagues in the design and maintenance of physical facilities and resources to ensure safe and effective instruction;
- Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior;
- Complies with all college system state and federal rules and regulations;
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in education science or health related field. Possession of a Masters degree in Education shall require twelve (12) graduate credits in a science or health related field and a Bachelors degree a science or health related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of teaching experience in a field related to dental care two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration or six (6) years of business or industry experience directly related to dental care two years of which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.
License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods and materials problems and subject matter as relates to course of instruction. Considerable knowledge of the principles methods techniques materials tools and equipment used in postsecondary teaching. Knowledge of educational standards and procedures in the Technical Institute or College to which assigned. Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student. Evidence of good professional attitude. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Community College System of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer. The Community College System of NH does not discriminate on the basis on race creed color religion national or ethnic origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression physical or mental disability genetic information or law enforcement or military veteran or marital status.
Employment Type
Full Time
