Faculty, Dental Hygiene, Part-time

Overview:

The faculty will assist students and supervise/evaluate student performance in the Dental Hygiene clinic.

Schedule: We are seeking applicants who are available to teach evening hours on Mondays and/or Wednesdays, from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene or related discipline. Required

• Possession of a current Dental Hygienist Licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Required
• Possession of a current Dental Hygienist Anesthesia Certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Required

• One (1) years experience equivalent to three (3) days per week or more in a dental or dental hygiene practice. Required
• Evidence of successful teaching experience. Preferred

• Possession of or eligibility for dental or dental hygienic license in Pennsylvania if required by course assignment. Required
• Possession of a currant CPR Certification with willingness to maintain. Required
• Good oral and written communications skills. Required
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and the public. Required
• Sensitivity to the expectations of students, faculty, and staff. Required
• Must be certified in CPR. Required
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. Required

Responsibilities:

• Provide didactic, clinical, and pre-clinical instruction in dental hygiene courses.
• Maintain accurate written records of Student performance.
• Counsel students on individual progress.
• Maintain office hours according to contractual agreement.
• Assume limited responsibility for laboratory development, coordination, and maintenance.

• Attend Department meetings as requested.

Frequent and quick movement from one student station to another is required. Must possess a current Hepatitis B vaccination with willingness to maintain.

The part-time rate for 2024/25 will be the greater of $1160 per credit or $773 per contact hour, prorated for student enrollment under seven. The approved substitute pay rate is $48.31 per hour during the first week of substituting and the prorated part-time teacher rate for consecutive substitute assignments that exceed one week.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement:

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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Job Code: H20172