ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY

 

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Dental Hygiene Faculty, First Year Dental Clinic Coordinator

Instructor or Assistant Professor

Tenure-Track

Requisition # 2007001994

 

August, 2007

 

Commensurate with qualifications.  This is a 12-month position. 

 

 

Send letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts (from university/college awarding degree), list of five (5) references and Candidate Release Form found at CANDIDATE RELEASE FORM to:

 Human Resources

Doña Ana Community College

MSC-3DA, Box 30001

Las Cruces, NM  88003-8001

 

Selection process will begin March 25, 2007 and remain open until filled.

 

Facsimiles or electronically mailed applications will not be accepted or considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Graduate of Accredited Dental Hygiene Program. Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene or related field.

·         Three years clinical experience.

·         Eligible for Dental Hygiene license in New Mexico including local anesthesia certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Masters Degree in Dental Hygiene or related field.

·         Expertise in dental sciences such as head, neck, dental anatomy; oral histology/ embryology.

·         Knowledge of innovative, creative teaching and learning methodologies for post-secondary students.

·         Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs and delivery.

·         Experience in developing curriculum, measuring student learning outcomes, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning.

·         Endorsement of the teaching philosophy of DACC which supports a goal of success for all students through active learning experiences and strong faculty involvement.

·         Demonstrated experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and the community.

·         Formal teacher training / experience is recommended.

·         Bilingual competence in Spanish and English will be considered an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Prepare and teach courses in Dental Hygiene theory, lab, and clinical practice.

·        Teach 16-21 contact hours and maintain 10 hours office hour weekly.

·        Develop, revise and update curriculum in collaboration with Program Director and

department faculty. Assist in collection and reporting for accreditation documents.

·        Coordinate clinical schedules & patient assignments, order clinical supplies, oversee quality assurance protocols.

·        Participate in department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils, task forces and working groups. 

·        Maintain professional and academic competence and participate in professional development activities.

·        Function as advisor to students, both individually and as assigned to student clubs. 

·        Teaching assignment may include day, evenings, and / or weekends.

·        Other duties as assigned.

                                   

Benefits:  Group medical, hospital, and dental insurance, group life insurance, state educational retirement, worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, annual and sick leave.  Employee or spouse class tuition waiver.

 

Offer of employment contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in United States.

NMSU/DACC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.