Fortis College - Smyrna is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Hygiene Instructor for our Dental Hygiene program. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our Dental Hygiene students and graduates.
Fortis - Smyrna provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Position Summary:
The responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Dental Hygiene Faculty include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading and evaluation
- Participate and support clinic or pre-clinic assignments
- Pursue excellence in teaching using variety in techniques of computers, multi-media and in lectures/laboratories
- Stay current with learning resources, textbooks, dental hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology and software required by the dental hygiene program
- Student mentoring, counseling and advisement for success and retention
- Maintain accurate and updated student records
- Maintain regular office hours to assist students and support the dental hygiene program
- Support students with attendance at orientations, program activities, and professional conventions
- Write letters of recommendation, employment and continuing education to support the students
- Participate in faculty orientation and faculty development programs
- Attend and support faculty/department meetings
- Accept and participate in campus and dental hygiene program committee assignments
- Encourage community service and involvement with faculty and students
- Promote the Dental Hygiene Program to the community through attendance at local and national professional conventions.
- Act as ambassador and advocate for the Dental Hygiene program and the dental hygiene profession in the college and community
- Stay current in the Dental Hygiene profession through professional and occupational development
- Provide leadership and professional contributions to the dental hygiene program, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward work, the dental hygiene department, students, colleagues, administration, the school and Education Affiliates, Inc.
- Support the Dental Hygiene program vision, mission and goals
- Compliance with all program and school policies
- Accept and participate in other duties as assigned
- Regular and reliable attendance