Dental Hygiene Instructor - Danville Community College - Danville, VA

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Danville, VA

Job Description

Title: Dental Hygiene Instructor
Agency: Danville Community College
Location: Danville - 590
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $40 - $42 per hour
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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Job Description:

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered. Dental hygiene clinical instructors are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field as defined by the Virginia Board of Health Professions and CODA standards.

Dental hygiene clinical instructors assist in the development, preparation, and teaching of clinical/lab courses and participate in the organization, administration, continuous review, planning development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the dental hygiene program. Instructional responsibilities require a broad-based knowledge of the role of the dental hygienist in the healthcare industry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruct students in the dental hygiene program.
Follow state standards in developing the program and course outlines, goals, and objectives.
Maintain and apply current knowledge of the program’s accrediting body, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Maintain students records and attendance in an orderly manner.
Employ teaching strategies and instruction for different learning styles.
Effectively demonstrate clinical techniques and skills to students.
Work with dental hygiene course instructors to maintain curriculum standards.
Possess keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills.
Evaluate students’ progress in competency areas to attain goals and meet objectives.
Maintain management procedures and documentation.
Meet with students and other educators to discuss students’ instructional needs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.
Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the clinic/lab area.
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment, and student records to include maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces and upkeep of assigned equipment.
Maintain ethical standards, i.e. student confidentiality, honesty, HIPAA, OSHA standards, etc.
Attend faculty meetings, calibration meetings, and specialized training activities that enhance job performance.
Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion with colleagues and students.
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by: participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field, maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation, participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.
Maintain positive interaction with other instructors and professional staff.
Check and respond to email correspondence in a timely manner.
Other job-related duties as assigned.

**Applicant review will begin immediately.**

Minimum Qualifications:

Dental hygienist licensed in Virginia or eligible for Virginia license.
Bachelor's degree in any field, preferably in Dental Hygiene or related health/science field.
Graduate of a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
Current and unencumbered dental hygiene license in Virginia.
Current Basic Life Support certification (CPR/AED).

KSA's:

Ability to effectively teach in clinics and labs.
Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching.
Proficient with current applications in computer technology (Microsoft Word, Excel, Canvas, etc.)
Knowledge of Eaglesoft Practice Management Software.
Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills.
Skilled in written and oral communication.
Ability to communicate with a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and patients.
Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making.
Skilled in monitoring, mentoring, and evaluating.
Skilled in developing, implementing, and communicating program/college policies and procedures.
Knowledge and experience in equipment troubleshooting.
Ability to connect classroom learning outcomes and dental hygiene/scientific language to instruction in clinics/labs.
Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems.

**Please attach all relevant transcripts, licenses and certifications as supporting documents.**
Additional Considerations:

Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification
At least two years or the equivalent of full-time experience as a registered dental hygienist
Prior teaching experience

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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