Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene - Clinical Instructor

Job ID272471
Location
Clayton State University
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular

About Us
Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Responsibilities
Provides clinical instruction to students in the Clayton State University Dental Hygiene Clinic, adhering to the policies of the course, clinic, and University.
Discusses with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience.
Is responsible for assisting the student to develop an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to an oral health care provider.
Establishes and maintains relationships with new and existing clinical patients.
Provides clinical instruction as needed to enhance student performance.
Orients students to the clinical area and demonstrates proper procedures.
Leads discussions and elicits information from students, which demonstrates that students are learning and accomplishing the clinical objectives.
Maintains clinical standards and course expectations throughout each course.
Evaluates and grades student performance. Discusses progress and performance with students at midterm for formal evaluation and again at the end of the course.
Maintains the professional practice knowledge base needed to instruct learners in current dental hygiene practice.
Communicate with the Chair of Dental Hygiene as necessary to resolve issues or concerns in clinical areas.
Works effectively as part of the overall faculty team, demonstrating positive interpersonal relations, collaborating with other faculty members to meet student needs, and participating in faculty meetings.
Participates in ongoing program evaluation activities.
Maintains faculty expectations as required by the University and Georgia Board of Dentistry.
Demonstrates proper respect for students and has a student-friendly manner in the conduct of the class.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor¿s Degree, Master¿s preferred.
Preferred - Prior experience in education.
Current Dental Hygiene Georgia license and current CPR verification.
Must undergo a Criminal Background Check
Preferred Qualifications
Master¿s Degree in Dental Hygiene.