Adjunct - Dental Science Programs
Company: Indian River State College
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL
REQUIREMENTS:
- DDS or DMD from a regionally accredited institution of higher
education;
- Active license from the State of Florida
- Two years or more of full time experience working in a dental
practice with chair side experience and dental office
management;
- Ability to apply technology and innovative approaches in the
laboratory/clinical setting;
- Recent industry experience working with contemporary strategies
is highly desired;
- Knowledge of service learning practices and quality assurance
program for patient care;
- Understanding of the CODA Accreditation Standards for Dental
Assisting and Dental Hygiene and SACS Accreditation Standards for
A.S. Degree programs;
- Ability to implement a supportive student environment and to
make students active partners in the teaching/learning
process;
- Understanding of learning-styles theories;
- All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing
requirements for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS).ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Delivery of high quality instruction in the dental clinic
laboratory; classroom setting, or online formats;
- Implementation of multi-learning styles, theory lessons
planning/curriculum development;
- Commitment to increasing student achievement through contextual
and applied curriculum;
- Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and
teamworkSPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instructing courses including lecture clinic, laboratory, and
clinical rotations to meet the overall course objectives and
program goals of the Dental Programs.
- Evaluating student outcome achievement using multiple
methodologies and maintaining accurate student records.
- Maintaining and developing skills necessary to integrate and
use technology effectively in the classroom and through various
modes of delivery.
- Effectively communicating with other Dental personnel regarding
the collaborative use of the IRSC Dental Clinic resources and any
pertinent issues concerning the Dental Programs.
- Participating in a quality assurance program for the IRSC
Dental Clinic.
- Maintaining adherence to accreditation standards and reporting
requirements.
- Serving as a liaison between Indian River State College and the
Dental community.
- Supporting student success through counseling, advising, and
assisting individual students.
- Aiding students in overcoming obstacles to successful
completion of instructional programs.
- Supporting students' professional development through
appropriate organizations.
- Participating in Department, Division, and general adjunct
faculty meetings,
- Participating in recruitment, retention, completion, and
placement activities.
- Serving on the Dental Advisory Committee.
- Completing other duties and responsibilities as
assigned.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:This position requires an
ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry
items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also
requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such
as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as
necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety
standards while employed by the
College.ClassificationAdjunctSupervisoryNoFLSA ExemptYesEmployment
TypeTemporary (Fixed Term)Compensation and Application DeadlinePay
rate for this position starts at: $31.30/hour - All salary
calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on
candidate's education and experience- Open until filled. -
Keywords: Indian River State College, Port St. Lucie , Adjunct - Dental Science Programs, Healthcare , Fort Pierce, Florida
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