Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene (Part-Time)

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• Job Title: Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygiene (Part-Time)
• Agency: Atlanta Technical College
• Job Requisition ID: JR0000006024
• Shift: Any (United States of America)

About the role

Lump Sum Per Course

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-Time), in the Health and Public Safety Department of the Academic Affairs division. This position is located on Atlanta Technical College's Main campus, just South of Downtown Atlanta.

Under general supervision of the Dean of Health and Public Safety Technology, the Adjunct Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-Time) is responsible for preparing and delivering quality curriculum with daily instruction of students in the classroom, dental lab & clinical settings. This position requires a passion, demonstrated by experience, for effective teaching and advisement of diverse students. 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:

• Prepares and delivers quality curriculum with daily instruction of students in the classroom, dental lab & clinical settings.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures, including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping requirements.
• Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of current procedures in the Dental Hygiene field.
• Follow approved curriculum standards and course syllabus.
• Monitor student use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Advise and counsel students and maintain appropriate advisement records on each student.
• Maintain classrooms, clinics, and laboratories in accordance with approved classroom and lab management plans.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Observe and enforce the institution's policies and regulations.
• Assist with student recruitment and job placement. Serves on committees.
• Maintain qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and accreditation standards.
• Follow rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and other policies and procedures established by the institution.
• Assist in the development of reports and other requirements for Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) agencies; and
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
• Knowledge of academic course standards
• Knowledge of the college's academic programs
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
• Skills to make timely decisions
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public

Miimum Qualifications

Must possess and demonstrate a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Dental Hygiene AND Three (3) or more years of paid full-time work experience and teaching experience in a dental hygiene program.

Certtifications Required

• Georgia State Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in Good Standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by American Heart Association
• Local Anesthesia Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate a Master's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in a health-related field AND Five (5) or more years of paid full-time work experience and teaching experience in a dental hygiene program

• 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.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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.