Adjunct Instructor- Clinical Dentist (Part-Time)

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• Job Title: Adjunct Instructor- Clinical Dentist (Part-Time)
• Agency: Atlanta Technical College
• Job Requisition ID: JR0000007822
• Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$50.00 PER HOUR

About the role

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Adjunct Instructor - Clinical Dentist (Part-Time) position in the Academic and Student Affairs division, Health & Public Safety Technologies Department. This position is located at Atlanta Tech's Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta.

Under the general supervision of the Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator, the Adjunct Instructor - Clinical Dentist (Part-Time) will be responsible for prescribing, evaluating, maintaining radiographic needs of patients and student records. This position will also provide dental anesthetic for clinical patients and instruct students on technique, anatomy, effects, and selection while promoting clinical excellence by developing interpersonal dental relationships. Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions of employment appointed on a per academic term basis, up to twenty-nine (29) hours per week.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Provides dental examinations using current standards of care
• Assists with dental material student learning duties
• Evaluates and assists clinical medical emergency protocol
• Remains current with the latest technology in dental practice specifically clinical dental hygiene, dental technology, and dental radiology
• Attends meetings as required
• Observes and enforces the institution's policies and regulations
• Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual and accreditation standards
• Follows rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution; and
• Performs additional duties, as assigned.

Competencies

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge and experience with computer clinical management systems such as Dentrix software.
• Knowledge and experience with word processing, analog and digital radiography, and intraoral photography.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, knowledge, judgment, awareness, understanding, memory, and the ability to process information in a clear and effective manner.
• Demonstrated gross and fine motor skills and dexterity with both hands to safely and effectively administer dental anesthesia.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess and demonstrate the following

• Doctor of Dental Surgery OR Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from a private or public postsecondary institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) OR the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Possess current Dental licensure in the State of Georgia.
• Three (3) or more years of paid work experience in the Dental field.
• Possess or eligible for Dental Hygiene licensure in the State of Georgia.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate the following:

• Three (3) or more years of clinical experience in the last seven (7) years.
• At least two (2) years of teaching experience in a dental hygiene education program and/or higher education.

• *May be required to teach at other locations and other locations within the community*
• PLEASE UPLOAD A RESUME, TRANSCRIPT(S) AND CERTIFICATIONS.
• BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.
• All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.
• Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.