To provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students and assist in administration of the clinical facility.

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students.

• Develop class outlines and establish guidelines for various courses; prepare lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials; schedule classroom activities and select appropriate texts.

• Encourage a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and clinical applications.

• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student academic and clinical performance; grade and record individual scores

• Review available instructional materials; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for various assignments; submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to program director 

• Supervise the use of and operation of various instructional equipment; provide instructional demonstrations on mechanical machinery or other equipment as appropriate; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.

• Participate in systematic program evaluation.

• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change; ensure that the curriculum contributes to the development of skills, knowledge and abilities, which prepare students to enter into the profession

• Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed

• Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as required.

• Assist in training and calibration of new part-time clinical faculty; clinical protocols, use of instructional equipment and materials.

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs.

• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various assigned academic fields; participate in professional development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.

• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.

• Participate in student recruitment efforts.

• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs 

• Serve as liaison for the Dental Hygiene Program with other health science programs, college departments, division, agencies, industries, organizations, and community partners