Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Posted
Job description
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Mission and Values:
Salt Lake Community College seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty skilled in the scholarship of teaching, application, and integration of knowledge. The successful applicant will join a vital and innovative department whose members are reflective practitioners and knowledgeable educators in their respective fields.
Salt Lake Community College seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty skilled in the scholarship of teaching, application, and integration of knowledge. The successful applicant will join a vital and innovative department whose members are reflective practitioners and knowledgeable educators in their respective fields.
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, the full-time faculty member will teach a blend of didactic and clinical courses in the dental hygiene curriculum to prepare students to enter the field as licensed dental hygienists. This faculty member will be responsible for quality instruction, collaborative work within the program and division, maintaining professional and collegial relationship within the college and with industry partners, and participate in institutional affairs as part of a dual governance institution.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Teaching
- Maintain an in-depth understanding in Dental Hygiene which includes participation in professional development and maintenance of valid training status per college policy.
- Create an effective, supportive learning environment for students while teaching courses consistent with department procedures and current course curriculum outline/course description.
- Work closely with department peers and administrator to understand processes and procedures that lead to becoming a successful teacher and contributing member of the academic unit.
- Maintain regular office hours and be available to provide help for students (5 hours per week in the office/online).
- Provides each student with a course syllabus, timely feedback, accurate schedule (including maintaining office hours), and other material as needed for course and/or program success.
- Is available to teach courses at times directed by the academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.
- Participates in curriculum development/review and the assessment of student learning outcomes within the programs. Provides input and recommendations for process improvements.
- Actively participates in the completion of self-study materials for CODA and Northwest Regional accreditation as assigned by the program director.
- Exhibits critical thinking skills by anticipating problems and developing potential solutions for program director approval.
- Participates in the use of instructional technology including the use of computers and multimedia in lectures, laboratories, and distance learning environments.
- Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance and provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments
- Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards
- Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades
- Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines
- Handle/responds to student concerns/complaints and respond to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1‐2 days)
- Participates in the tenure process including competing service and professional development duties and completing an annual ePortfolio.
- Provides ADA accommodations as requested
- Coordinates student clinical schedule including SLCC on-site clinical & off-campus clinical rotations for all students; planning and coordination of all clinical instructor activities; organizing teams, equipment, sterilization, radiographic procedures, and instruct utilization in cooperation with the program coordinator and Dental Hygiene faculty and staff.
Professional Activity
- Maintains necessary credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standard.
- Represents and supports programs in a professional manner to both internal and external constituencies.
- Completes all required SLCC training.
- Participates in professional development in both field of study and in development of instructional skills.
- Attend regularly scheduled departmental, divisional, and committee meetings and workshops.
- Attends Convocation, Commencement, and other institutional meetings (e.g., department meetings).
- Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching consistent with department standards.
- Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching on an ongoing basis.
- Engages in institutional, local, state and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.
Service
- Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments.
- Responds to discussion and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g. answers email, completes task assignments, etc)
- Participates in student recruitment and retention strategies.
- Participates in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.
- Planning and participating in program events such as (but not limited to) pinning, orientation, and Passing the Torch.
other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree in dental hygiene or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university OR graduate of an ADA accredited dental school.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of clinical dental hygiene or dentistry; including the regular use of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide techniques.
- Minimum of 3 years prior dental hygiene teaching experience (part time experience will be considered)
- Active state of Utah dental/dental hygiene license with local anesthesia.
- MA/MS degree in related field from a regionally accredited university.
- Experience teaching in post-secondary institution.
- Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards.
- Physical Requirements: varied sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting of related supplies and equipment up to 25 lbs. May be required to perform wheelchair transfers for disabled patients.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to impart enthusiasm into the teaching of dental hygiene.
- Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
- Ability to employ analytical skills in assessing the needs of the educational processes and student learning outcomes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.
- Current CPR Healthcare Provider Card
Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties Special Instructions
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire.
Priority Review Date June 5, 2023 : Applications received by the priority review date will receive priority in screening. The screening of applications submitted after the priority review date will be determined by the committee until the position is filled. The following documents are required to submit the application:
1. Resume or curriculum vitae,
2. Copy of transcripts,
3. Cover letter.
Reference letters from the finalists upon request by the committee.
Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration.
SLCC HR Department will conduct criminal background checks on the selected finalist.
Official transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.
SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members. Please visit: SLCC Employee Benefits Page.
SLCC Faculty General Description found Appendix 1 Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook .
SLCC Highlights
Priority Review Date June 5, 2023 : Applications received by the priority review date will receive priority in screening. The screening of applications submitted after the priority review date will be determined by the committee until the position is filled. The following documents are required to submit the application:
1. Resume or curriculum vitae,
2. Copy of transcripts,
3. Cover letter.
Reference letters from the finalists upon request by the committee.
Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration.
SLCC HR Department will conduct criminal background checks on the selected finalist.
Official transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.
SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members. Please visit: SLCC Employee Benefits Page.
SLCC Faculty General Description found Appendix 1 Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook .
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
FLSA Exempt SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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