Dental Hygiene Instructor, Continuing Education

Dental Hygiene Instructor, Continuing Education

Employer

Catawba Valley Community College
2550 Highway 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-327-7000

Job Location

Hickory, NC

Salary/Grade

See job description.

Benefits

Full benefits, see CVCC job posting for specifics.

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Thursday, May 26, 2022
Closes: Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Target Start Date

Monday, August 1, 2022

Expected Work Hours

Typically M-Th, 8am-5pm; hours may vary.

Employment Type

Full-time, 12-month

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience requirements:

  • DANB Certified Dental Assistant
  • Registered Dental Hygienist with Bachelor Degree in a related field. Master Degree in related field preferred.
  • Background coursework in educational methodology or plan to develop background in educational methodology within one year of hire.
  • Current Dental Hygiene License
  • Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in dental hygiene and/or dental assisting clinical and didactic setting.
  • Experience with NC E-procurement System The academic preparation must meet the requirements of SACS and any other specialized accrediting/certifying agencies.

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and procedures of academic and institutional program development in relevant field
  • Current trends, research, developments, and resources in relevant field
  • Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as they relate to students and teaching

Ability to:

  • Create effective instruction for delivery both online and in the classroom while maintaining compliance with ADA standards.
  • Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Work effectively in diverse teams, both within assigned department and cross-functionally across the college
  • Interpret and apply college goals, policies, and procedures
  • Maintain any relevant equipment and supplies related to instruction

Preferred Qualifications

See minimum qualifications.

Position Description

The Continuing Education faculty oversees all administrative and educational aspects of the Dental Continuing Education programs including (but not limited to) Dental Assisting Certificate, Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC), Dental Anesthesia, Dental Radiography, SPICE and Coronal Polishing. 

Faculty member to provide instruction in assigned courses. Courses may be seated, synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid. Maintain accurate records (such as attendance, grades, documentation for accreditation, etc.) and submit any corresponding reports according to departmental or college guidelines. Must be willing to travel to high school locations and work with high school students. Serve on various campus committees and/or as an advisor for student organizations. Teaching schedules may include day, evening or weekend depending on the applicant’s availability and course offerings.   

This is a full-time, 12 month position. 

Minimum Base Salary $4,553 month; $40,977 annually. 

How to Apply

Please visit the CVCC Jobs page to apply.

Job Post Contact

Human Resources
Catawba Valley Community College
2550 Highway 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602-8302
Phone:  (828) 327-7000 Ext. 4100
Fax:  (828) 624-5246
Email: humanresources@cvcc.edu