- Teaches courses as assigned by the Director of Dental Education Programs;
- Participates in professional development activities and remains current in one's area of expertise.
- Utilizes a wide variety of teaching methodologies including informational technologies (Blackboard, Dentrix) and active learning strategies for the integrated classroom for the dental assisting students;
- Promote high standards of professional dental hygiene practice
- Provides guidance in the selection and ordering of textbooks for program courses.
- Collaborates with student support areas, (e.g. Tutoring, Enrollment, Testing, Advising), and other departments as needed.
- Engages in the delivery of patient simulation experiences as a learning methodology where appropriate in the dental hygiene curriculum.
- Completes course attendance and final grade submissions in a timely fashion.
- Assists in data collection and analysis and evaluation of program and course student learning outcomes to guide ongoing curriculum development. This includes identifying program outcomes, developing competency statements, writing learning objectives, and selecting appropriate learning activities and evaluation strategies;
- Works effectively as part of the overall department demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships, communication skills, and collaboration with other faculty members and clinical site staff to meet departmental and student needs;
- Contributes to the development of student recruitment and admissions, and evaluates student program progression, retention, and graduation completion rates;
- Creates clinical learning activities and supervises and evaluates students in practice learning environments based on program and course student learning outcomes;
- Assures safe patient care is provided for individuals or groups of individuals in clinical, laboratory or community settings;
- Actively participates in college governance and committees per MCCC contract;
- Maintains office hours per MCCC contract;
- Maintains expertise in area of clinical specialization with ongoing professional development and/or fieldwork;
- Maintains faculty requirements at all times and provides faculty file updates to Dental Department and Human Resource Department annually. (CORI/SORI, drug screening, fingerprinting, MA RDH license verification, liability and health insurance, MA DPH Health requirements, physical exam, evidence of scholarship, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support -BLS CPR certification); and
- Additional duties as required by the college.
- Master's degree in dental hygiene or related area.
- Experience teaching clinical dental hygiene in a CODA accredited program.
- Experience teaching didactic and/or laboratory courses in a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
- Willingness to complete educational methodology courses that meet the ADA CODA requirements for teaching in an accredited dental hygiene program.
- Knowledge of dental hygiene education program accreditation
- Sound knowledge of federal and state regulation policies and guidelines (CDC, OSHA, DPH)
- Sound knowledge of the current periodontal assessment guidelines (AAP).
- Minimum of three years of dental hygiene clinical practice with periodontally involved patients.
- Active member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
- Massachusetts's Permit-L, local anesthesia license or ability to obtain.
- Registered Dental Hygienist in good standing licensed in the state of Massachusetts or ability to obtain a license in the state of Massachusetts.
- CPR certified at Health Care Provider level.
- Minimum of three years' experience teaching didactic, laboratory and clinical dental hygiene and/or dental assisting courses in a CODA accredited program.
- Demonstrated experience developing curriculum and learning assessment tools
- Experience working with Blackboard or other online learning management systems.
- Well-articulated understanding of the role of community colleges, their students and philosophy.
- Evidence of understanding and appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism.
- Integration of computer technology into instruction.
- Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse ages, backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities, including adult learners.
-
Certified Dental Hygiene Assistant
2 weeks ago
Nashua Dentistry and Braces Nashua, United States**Nashua Dentistry and Braces** · **We are seeking a self-motivated, knowledgeable, and dedicated certified or formally trained dental assistant for our busy dental practice. Our office strives to ensure that adequate access to dental care is available for patients of all ages, d ...
-
Full Time Faculty Dental Hygiene
1 week ago
Mount Wachusett Community College Fitchburg, United States Full timeAbout Mount Wachusett Community College: · Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educat ...
-
Dental Hygiene-Clinical Instructors
3 weeks ago
Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, United StatesJob Description: · Potential Adjunct Faculty · Application submission to the part time adjunct faculty pool is open to qualified and competent experts, who possess skills, education, and experience in academic and/or professional areas. · All part time faculty are responsible f ...
-
Right At Home Fitchburg, United StatesRight at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a skilled Caregiver(HCA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time positions available. There are also other shifts available and flexibility with schedules. Come in a ...
-
Dental Assistant
2 weeks ago
Aspen Dental Leominster, United States Full timeAt Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When ...
-
Dental Office Manager
3 weeks ago
Dentistry and Braces Leominster, United StatesWe are seeking an experienced Dental Office Manager to join our Team · Dental Office Manager Qualifications: · - Experience overseeing a dental office · - 3+ years' of experience working in a dental office · - Bilingual (Spanish) preferable · Dental Office Manager Responsibilitie ...
-
Caregiver Needed Saturday and Sunday in Stow
1 week ago
Right At Home Leominster, United StatesRight at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a skilled Caregiver(HCA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time positions available. There are also other shifts available and flexibility with schedules. Come in a ...
-
Right At Home Leominster, United StatesRight at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a skilled Caregiver(HCA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time positions available. There are also other shifts available and flexibility with schedules. Come in a ...
-
Caregiver/personal Assistant Needed for a
2 weeks ago
Right At Home Leominster, United StatesRight at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a skilled Caregiver(HCA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time positions available. There are also other shifts available and flexibility with schedules. Come in a ...
-
Right At Home Leominster, United StatesRight at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a skilled Caregiver(HCA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time positions available. There are also other shifts available and flexibility with schedules. Come in a ...
-
Dentist - Leominster, MA
1 week ago
The Doc Hunters Leominster, United StatesDentist needed in Leominster, MA · At Hallmark Dental Leominster you will earn an excellent income, manage a highly skilled team and make your own clinical decisions in this productive, well-established local dental practice. It takes a lot of hard work to become a dentist and yo ...
-
Formally Trained Pediatric Dental Assistant
1 week ago
Allure Dentistry and Braces of Leominster Leominster, United States_**We are seeking a self-motivated, knowledgeable, and dedicated certified or formally trained dental assistant for our busy dental practice. Our office strives to ensure that adequate access to dental care is available for patients of all ages, demographics, and dental needs.**_ ...
-
Caregivers Needed in Lunenburg Monday-friday
2 days ago
Right At Home Leominster, United StatesRight at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a skilled Caregiver(HCA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time positions available. There are also other shifts available and flexibility with schedules. Come in a ...
-
Caregivers Needed Monday-friday 10am-2p in Ayer
2 weeks ago
Right At Home Ayer, United StatesRight at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a skilled Caregiver(HCA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. We have immediate part-time positions available. There are also other shifts available and flexibility with schedules. Come in a ...
-
dental hygienist
2 weeks ago
CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERV Prince George, United StatesPatient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse. Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays). Removing calculus and ...
-
Dental Hygienist
2 weeks ago
Family Dental Care of Fitchburg Fitchburg, United States$7,500 Sign On Bonus · Family Dental Care of Fitchburg is looking for a hygienist to join our team · Flexible schedule & Competitive Pay · We pride ourselves in Doctor/Hygiene collaboration all while having fun along the way · Location: 5401 Caddis Bend Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711 ...
-
Orthodontic Assistant
1 week ago
James R. Metcalf D.M.D Nashua, United StatesJob Summary: · We are seeking a skilled Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will work closely with the orthodontist to provide quality care to our patients. Your main responsibilities will include assisting with procedures, taking X-rays, main ...
-
Prosthodontist
3 weeks ago
NHOMS / MassOMS Nashua, United States**Prosthodontist at NHOMS | MassOMS** · **Who We Are**: · Join our innovative team at NHOMS | MassOMS and play an essential role in creating outstanding experiences for our clients, partners, and communities. By embracing our core values of innovation, compassion, accessibility, ...
-
In Home Caregiver
2 weeks ago
Armistead Senior Care Nashua, United StatesWE ARE HIRING · **Join our team of compassionate, reliable and trustworthy caregivers** · **We are dedicated to providing quality home care.** · **Caregiver Responsibilities**: · - Grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene tasks · - Mobility and transferring sa ...
-
Executive Assistant
1 week ago
United Site Services Westborough, United StatesAbout USS: · You may not always notice United Site Services, but we are always there - at construction sites, industrial facilities, and live events all across America. We take pride in providing essential services like portable restrooms, hand hygiene solutions, temporary fence, ...
Full Time Faculty Dental Hygiene - Fitchburg, United States - Mount Wachusett Community College
Description
Job Description:General Statement of Duties:
Mount Wachusett Community College seeks an educator who believes that engaging and authentic teaching matters more than anything else in the pursuit of student success. This educator designs an innovative classroom culture that embraces diversity and fosters student empowerment. Building positive connections, the successful faculty member will create a sense of belonging that motivates students and strengthens their desire to learn.
This Dental Hygiene faculty member will teach assigned courses in the department and/or other dental courses based on faculty expertise and departmental needs. The faculty should be committed to using active learning strategies and student engagement. The faculty member will possess excellent writing and communication skills, academic credentials, technological proficiency, and the expertise to provide students in the program with the dental hygiene skills needed for future academic and career opportunities. The faculty member may teach at the Burbank and Gardner campuses as well as online.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Salary: $47,931.00-$81,488.00
**Actual Salary will be determined in accordance with the classification system of MCCC/MTA commensurate with Education & Experience.
Employee Status: Full Time Faculty
Benefits: Yes
Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit:
The following documents are required:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
Anticipated Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Priority will be given to applications received prior to April 18, 2024
Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).