Tenure-Track Faculty Dental Hygiene

Position Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates, plans, organizes, and teaches through classroom, lab and/or clinical instruction, simulation,  and online education for the Dental Hygiene Program; teaching schedule may include courses in the day, evening, or on weekends on any College campus as assigned.
• Creates and delivers engaging learning experiences tailored to students’ learning styles to stimulate interest in subjects taught and to foster effective knowledge acquisition and communication.
• Promotes active inquiry, problem solving, information validation and related decision making through the design and implementation of courses and teaching methodologies.
• Assesses student success and learning outcomes; serves as an academic advisor and provides instructional support outside of class time as needed to foster student success. 
• Participates in program and curriculum review, assessment, development and student learning outcomes initiatives.
• Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to the Academic Department Chair; assists in the College’s library collection development by selecting, evaluating, and weeding library resources in each appropriate discipline.
• Keeps students continually informed and updated concerning feedback on their progress and work produced, course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing technology and on-line management systems and simulation to enhance student learning objectives and program assessment outcomes.
• Participates in the development of the documentation for the Commission on Dental Accreditation self-study and annual reports and site visits.
• Maintains accurate and complete scholastic records and other appropriate documentation.
• Assists with the recruitment, retention and registration of students.
• Participates on various committees and in selected local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations. 
• Maintains active involvement in the co-curricular activities of the College.
• Participates in the tenure process as defined by the faculty contract. 
• Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned by the Dean of Health Professions or other designated management.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Master's degree in Dental Hygiene or related area required. Graduate of a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene Program.

Experience: Minimum of five years of current experience as a registered dental hygienist and teaching experience in a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene program. 

Licenses: Current NJ Dental Hygiene license required. Current BLS-Healthcare Provider with AED Certification. 

Other:  Position will require ability to work at any of the College’s locations – Paramus, Lyndhurst and Hackensack.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Demonstrates experience utilizing technology and on-line management systems and simulation to enhance student learning objectives and program assessment outcomes

• Current CODA Accreditation experience

• Knowledge of competency-based education

• Commitment to continuous assessment of the teaching and learning process and outcomes

• Demonstrated experience with the Typhon clinical tracking software or willingness to learn

• Demonstrated experience with the CANVAS learning management platform or willingness to learn

• Demonstrated experience with Eaglesoft practice management software or willingness to learn

• Commitment to continual professional growth and development

• Current Educational Methodology as required by CODA

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary ranges from $65,643.64-$96,567.21
• NJ Educator's Health Plan with Free Dental and Vision
• NJ State Pension Plan
• 403B Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 15 sick days, 5 personal days, 3 partial sick days