faculty-Dental Hygiene-Bryan Campus - 10 months - Blinn College - Brenham, TX

To provide effective didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction to students in the dental hygiene program.
Essential Duties

1. Provide didactic, laboratory and/or clinical instruction to dental hygiene students. 2. Prepare, maintain and utilize an accurate course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution and program 3. Collaborate and calibrate with other faculty 4. Develop/revise course evaluation tools to measure and assess acquisition of student knowledge, as identified in the course’s student learning outcomes. 5. Maintain access to students through office hours and electronic communication 6. Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media and educational resources 7. Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives 8. Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral 9. Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development opportunities and effective teaching methodologies 10. Participate in faculty evaluation system
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, 2. 3+ years practicing in clinical dental hygiene, exclusive of teaching, 3. Bachelor’s Degree, 4. Current Texas Dental Hygiene License, 5. Current knowledge of the dental hygiene practice, process of care and all subjects in dental hygiene education; 6. Effective use of hand instruments , ultrasonic scaler and air polishing; 7. Computer skills: Powerpoint; Word;
Preferred Experience and Training

1. 5+ years teaching in an accredited dental hygiene program; 2. current teaching methodology specific to teaching dental hygiene; 3. practice in periodontal specialty; 4. documented background in teaching methodology specific to dental hygiene education; 5. Proof of current Administration of Local Infiltration Anesthesia- Certification – Texas.
Physical Requirements

Ability to stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk , push, pull, lift, use fingers, perform repetitive motions, grasp, sit, feel (tactile sense when performing dental hygiene tasks) Ability to carry supplies and books up to 25 pounds The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly for a minimum of 4 hours. Ability to hear, see, speak and think critically

Required Degree, License or Certifications

Bachelor’s degree; Registered Dental Hygienist in Texas; current CPR, OSHA/HIPAA
Special Notes To Applicants

This is a 10 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage’s can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/NEBG-HE.pdf Leave time includes 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month of contract. Leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving and Christmas break.
Credentials

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory.

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