Part-time Dental Hygiene Restorative Clinic and Lab Professor- Continuous Pool

Can you create and maintain a welcoming and supportive environment with students of diverse multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds?  Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our Dental Hygiene Department.  We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding students towards the achievement of their academic and career goals.


Clark College is currently seeking to fill a part-time Dental Hygiene Restorative Clinic and Lab Professor. This position begins August 8, 2024.



This part-time position is an ongoing recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Applicants must be available to teach the daytime, evening, or weekend hours. Positions will be filled as program needs arise.


At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. GENERAL FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct classes utilizing techniques and knowledge of the discipline that facilitate student learning.
• Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Pursue professional development.
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques. 
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct in restorative lab and clinical techniques courses.
• Integrate clinical education.
• Assess student learning as a part of the dental hygiene program's and Clark College's outcomes and assessment processes in the clinic and/or lab settings.
• Coordinate clinical policies and procedures and evaluate outcome effectiveness.
• Maintain current knowledge of the practice of restorative dentistry.
• Demonstrate experience using various educational methodologies. 
• Know and adhere to college and program policies and procedures.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or related area (public health, education, etc.) from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years' experience as a restorative dental hygienist.
• Current Washington State Dental Hygiene license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date.
• Current First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR certifications or the ability to obtain.   
• Knowledge and experience with computers and paperless management systems in the clinical setting. 
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds. 

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