Dental Hygiene Instructor - Highland, United States - Oakland Community College

Description

Salary: $61, $69,467.00 Annually

Location : Highland Lakes Campus (Waterford)

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number:

Division: Dental Hygiene

Opening Date: 05/13/2024

Closing Date: 6/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary of Purpose

Oakland Community College is located in Oakland County, Michigan, we are a student centered community dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities for individuals, the community or organizations on a accessible, affordable basis. OCC is actively seeking a Dental Hygiene Instructor who values diversity, shared responsibility, open communication, personal empowerment, integrity and ethical commitment.

Dental Hygiene Faculty are responsible to prepare students to work in a field of Dentistry. Faculty duties include classroom instruction, assessment, curriculum development, professional inquiry, committee work and engaging with instructional technology. Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats during days and evenings.

This full-time position will begin in mid-August 2024.

$61,216 - $69,467 Starting Base Salary ($61,216 - $110,469 full salary range).
Potential for additional pay:
Overload - 60% over base
Supplemental contract
Typical Duties

• Instruction of a minimum of 30 credits in Dental Hygiene courses per academic year, distributed over 2-3 semesters.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to serve students.
• Maintains relevant and up-to-date expertise in the discipline.
• Participation in departmental responsibilities, including adjunct hiring and evaluation, scheduling, and long-range academic planning.
• Participation in discipline activities, including curriculum assessment, course redesign and development.
• Participation in college governance and academic committees.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Dental Hygiene or related field OR bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene working toward a master's degree
• Five years of Dental Hygiene Clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• Current Michigan license as a Registered Dental Hygienist and certification in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation
• Experience with multicultural students and staff preferred
• Ability to work as a team player in a multicultural working environment

We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time

Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Traditional and 2 High Deductible plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
  • Free preventive services on every plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

MESSA medical is offered to the Faculty and Public Safety employees

Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Maintenance, Operating Engineers, and Teamsters

There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

• TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

• 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Voluntary Benefits

• Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

Medical

• There are 4 PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) medical plans within the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) that employees can choose from
• Medical plans include prescription coverage, free in-network preventive services, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with high deductible medical plans

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

• Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty and Hourly (Non-union)

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Tuition

• OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees

Contact Information:

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or working toward a Master's Degree?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) or more years of dental hygiene clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a current Michigan license as a Registered Dental Hygienist and certification in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question