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Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-time)
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Position Number: 5043355
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Medicine - Dentistry

Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Part-time)

Salary: $70.00 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2023-04540
Closing:
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Division: Healthcare Pathway

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Work Details:

Part-Time - 4 vacancies for the Fall 2024 Semester beginning mid-August.
12 hours per week, hours vary based on departmental needs.

Under the supervision of the Dean or designee, to teach assigned classroom, laboratory and clinical courses in the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program. Duties include development and teaching of all Dental Hygiene courses. Serves as a resource person to dental hygiene students and faculty, complies with and reinforces clinic policies, and serves as a model of professionalism with which students may identify. In addition, this position instructs and assists student clinicians in the following: tissue analysis, identification of normal and abnormal oral structures, identification of pathologies and their etiology, recognition of conditions which preclude treatment, charting of dental conditions, Identification and removal of dental accretions, and practices aseptic technique.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct student meeting at the beginning of clinical sessions.
Review records completed by the student clinician.
Circulate through clinic to be available to student clinicians.
Review charts at beginning of clinic to be familiar with patients' needs.
Review student clinicians' appointment plan and instructor objectives.
Observe assessments and give suggestions.
Be familiar with the sequence that is recommended for procedures.
Suggest alternative approaches to student clinicians.
Encourage verbal reporting or findings during verification checks.
Check dental charting and plaque/stain verification.
Encourage students to take increasing responsibility for their work.
Review patient records for DDS signatures at the end of each clinical session.
Function as a liaison between MATC Dental Hygiene Program and professional organizations.
Attend clinical staff meetings at the beginning of each semester.
Prepare and upgrade courses including WIDS updates.
Follows Syllabus and grading procedures.

Qualifications

Educational Requirement:
Must have a Bachelors degree in one of the following:

Dental Hygiene

Related field - areas of study such as but not limited to Allied Health, Natural Science, Education, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy and Health Administration.

Occupational Experience Required:

Must have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent (4,000 hours) of clinical experience in Dental Hygienist.

In addition, one of the following must be met:

At least two (2) years of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years OR
Two years of teaching Dental Hygiene course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years.

Industry Certification Requirement:

Must hold certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration as granted by State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Must provide proof of laser training certificate as granted through CE course that is certified by an institution of higher learning, CERP, AGD, ADA, ADHA, or other recognized endorsement entities.

Licensure:
Must hold a current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Other Essential Functions:

Must be familiar with the delivery of dental care in a variety of settings.
Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly preferred.
Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic achievement techniques.
Must meet Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards (if applicable).
Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.
Teaching - Must embrace and demonstrate the MATC Core Abilities and Standards of Teaching Excellence in development and delivery of instruction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to sit or stand for class duration with or without accommodation.

ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGY:

Email - Experience with an Email system (GroupWise, Outlook, Gmail...)
Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

SUPPORTIVE TECHNOLOGY:Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:

Online Information Management Systems - Experience with INFOnline or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
Blackboard - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems
Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology
Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)
(Optional) Distance Learning Instruction - Experience with on-line, two-way video, ITV, and other methods of distance learning instruction

Supplemental Information

Start Date
This position supports the Healthcare Pathway. Available to start Fall 2024.

Hours
This position is a .5 FTE the number of hours worked per week will vary based on course load. Work is conducted during scheduled course hours, Monday - Friday

Application Materials:
(Anything required to determine credentialing)

Unofficial Transcripts

Salary: Beginning in the fall of 2024 the starting hourly wage for all part-time faculty is $40 per course hour of teaching. Part-time faculty are also compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable unless market conditions dictate otherwise.

Interviews
Selected candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position and will be notified no later than (Date). Information regarding the second round of interviews will be provided to selected candidates.

EEO/AA
Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/4134231/instructor-dental-hygiene-part-time