Clinical Instructor Open Rank PeriodonticsDental Hygiene
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Periodontics and Dental Hygiene Department is seeking full-time non-tenure Open Rank Clinical Instructor. This position will provide instruction in clinical didactic and laboratory settings in accordance with curriculum and program standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans and course materials that align with the program outcomes.
- Evaluate and assess student performance through exams projects clinical evaluations and various assessments.
- Stay up to date with advancements in dental hygiene practices and integrate new knowledge into teaching practices.
- Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum and refine teaching methodologies.
- Guide and support students through mentoring and academic advising.
- Participate in departmental meetings engage in faculty development initiatives and contribute to research service and patient care efforts.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay up to date with advancements in the dental hygiene field.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene or DMD/DDS from CODA accredited dental or dental hygiene program is required (Masters Degree preferred.)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of clinical practice experience as a Dental Hygienist. Prior teaching or instructional experience in dental hygiene is preferred. Knowledge and experience in course design development and assessment preferred. Familiarity with accreditation standards Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
LICENSES: Current and unrestricted Dental Hygiene license in Tennessee. Certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration in Tennessee. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide public academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911 the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated collaborative and inclusive education research scientific discovery clinical care and public more than 4600 people on its faculty staff and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups and with more than 3200 students across the state UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UTs doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Nursing Graduate Health Sciences and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major regional clinical health science locations in Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga and Nashville as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the states largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene a revitalized Downtown the Midtown Arts District many scenic neighborhoods an active medical district and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions including Elvis Presleys Graceland the Memphis Grizzlies historic Beale Street the National Civil Rights Museum the second-largest urban county park in the United States and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Accounts Receivable
- Dentrix
- Computer Operation
- ICD-10
- Dental Receptionist
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental Office Experience
- Medical Billing
- Front Desk
- CPT Coding
- Eaglesoft
About Company
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