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Assistant Professor Dental Hygiene10M_Clinical Coordinator
Title: Assistant Professor Dental Hygiene10M_Clinical Coordinator
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: Roane State Community College
Department: Health Sciences
Campus Location: Roane State Community College
Job Summary
Position is a faculty position as defined by PA-24-01 and includes fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of faculty in relationship to teaching dental hygiene classes/labs/clinical as assigned, service to the college and program, and scholarship (RSCC PA-24-01).
Job Duties
• Teaches didactic/lab/clinical classes as assigned utilizing evidence based teaching strategies.
• Works with program director on curriculum development.
• Participates in ongoing evaluation of the program including ensuring compliance with regional and programmatic accreditation requirements.
• Participates in service to the college and the program.
• Participates in Advisory Committee meetings.
• Participates in student advising.
• Additional duties/responsibilities as clinical coordinator include:
o Providing orientation and ongoing education for adjunct clinical faculty.
o Communicating and collaborating with the program director regarding issues/concerns regarding the safe, effective operation of the clinic and the clinical educational experiences and environment.
o Maintains first year and second year student monitor duty rotations and chair assignments.
o Participates in weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance of clinic equipment.
o Assists in maintaining a repair log for clinic related equipment and coordinates with dental companies necessary repairs.
Minimum Qualifications
• Registered Dental Hygienist with a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required (Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene preferred). • Licensed as a registered dental hygienist in the State of Tennessee or eligible for licensure. Must have current TN license prior to start of position. • Three years clinical experience required. • Current CPR or completion of course prior to assuming responsibilities. • Evidence of familiarity with evidence based educational methodology preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
• One-year experience in teaching and scholarly experience in a dental hygiene program preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledgeable of current technologies in clinic and appropriate to the area of instruction. • Familiarity with management of inventory. • Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities.
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