Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.)

Records and posts daily class attendance and grades as required, completes and submits assignments in a timely manner, and grades tests, quizzes, lab assignments promptly, returning constructive feedback to students as soon as possible. Engages in systematic collection of student’s work for University outcomes assessment purposes.

Maintains and uses West Coast University officially approved syllabus template. 

Assists with program activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accrediting bodies, and University policies and procedures in concert with other West Coast University campus programs.

Reviews and recommends improvements and enhancements to the consistency and quality of course offerings, course/program development, and curriculum.

Participates in student success activities such as engaging in student academic counseling and/or establishing a point of contact for internal resource/access for student issues.

Assures students are provided instructional support services within the subject area taught to maintain the highest level of student achievement while safeguarding the integrity of the educational process.

Serves as a mentor, role model and facilitator and provides guidance and academic support for students.

Attends meetings as required to share information, guidelines and procedures, coordinates activities, and to further disseminate information across the assigned department. 

Regularly attends and participates in program Learning Communities. 

Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.

Follows proper procedures/channels of communication.

 

Participates in professional development and organizations in order to remain current in the field.

Maintains professional appearance for position and is courteous and approachable to students.

Adheres to University policies and procedures and conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the University’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or University information as required.

Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.

Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION:

Must be a graduate from a US Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental hygiene program.

Master’s degree in dental hygiene or related field required.  Major in educational methodology or educational psychology is preferred.

Must provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Registered Dental Hygienist license in state with no pending actions against his or her license.

Current certification in basic life support procedures including healthcare provide CPR with an Automated External Defibrillator.

Must maintain any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role.

Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that West Coast University is accredited by or in process of obtaining accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of faculty member as set forth in regulatory documents. 

EXPERIENCE:

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of dental hygiene clinical experience.

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in higher education.

Must have documented continuing education coursework in subject area(s) to be taught and documented coursework in educational methodology.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.

Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable.

Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to the program, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as the Commission on Dental Accreditation, state Dental Hygiene Committee, state Dental board or other regulators and/or accreditation bodies.

 

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