Instructional Specialist
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Job Location:
West Liberty, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Welcome to West Liberty University!
Mission Statement:
West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support we empower students toward scholarly exploration creative expression and economic opportunity.
The Opportunity:
West Liberty University is seeking applications for an Instructional Specialist in the department of Dental Hygiene. The Instructional Specialist is to provide instruction to dental hygiene students through demonstration and exercises in pre-clinical and clinical courses dental radiology and/or dental materials lab sessions. the instructional specialist will also assist with day-to-day operations of the dental hygiene clinic and departments.
Essential Functions of the position:
- Individualizing laboratory and clinical instruction for each student/patient during the clinic radiology and dental materials.
- Monitoring Supervising and evaluating student clinical activities including:
- Approving patient medical histories and contracting patients physician as needed to proceed with treatment
- Assigning appropriate patient treatment
- Monitoring appropriate infection control protocols
- Evaluating and grading patient radiographs and intra-oral photos
- Managing any medical emergencies that may arise during patient care
- Maintaining clinical and laboratory supply interventions
- Maintaining clinical and laboratory equipment
- Developing and updating clinic templates record systems student evaluations clinic forms and documents
- Tracking clinical rotation assignment of instructors
- Managing quality assurance documents
- SADHA Advisor (Student American Dental Hygienists Association)
- CPR Instructor Certification
- Completing CE requirements necessary for licensure in the state of WV
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Registered Dental Hygienist with bachelors degree in dental Hygiene
- Licensed to practice as a registered Dental Hygienist in the state of West Virginia
- Certified to administer local anesthesia and monitor nitrous oxide in West Virginia
- Certified to provide soft tissue laser therapy in West Virginia
- West Virginia General Supervision Permit
- West Virginia Public Health Practice Permit
- Current CE requirements necessary for dental hygiene licensure in West Virginia
- Member of the American Dental Hygiene Association
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience
Skills/Abilities:
- Good oral/written communication
- Must be familiar with the Dental Hygiene Practice Act in the state of West Virginia
- Proficient in dental software and digital radiology
- Proficient in periodontal assessment and debridement
- Previous teaching experience and knowledge of dental hygiene accreditation standards and procedures for dental hygiene programs are preferred
Why you should apply:
West Liberty University offers generous benefits including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays. Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: the academic year employees their dependents and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.
Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.
For more information about living in the Wheeling area please visit Wheeling: Live Here - Weelunk
West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at
West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.
West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- System Design
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Adult Education
- SCORM
- LMS
- Training & Development
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Captivate
- Curriculum Development
- Web Accessibility
About Company
West Liberty University, near Wheeling, West Virginia, is a caring, quality, university with nearly 70 majors. Apply online! Call 1.866.WESTLIB today!
