Position Title Adjunct Faculty Dental Hygiene Future Opportunities Department Dental HealthDental Hygiene Program Position Category Adjunct About CCRI The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree granting institution We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual professional and personal growth through an array of academic career and lifelong learning programsAt CCRI we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student populationWe believe that our diversity is our strength We celebrate support and thrive on the diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives that are represented across our four campusesWe are OneCCRI working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potentialTo learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best httpswwwccrieduequitycultureguidingprincipleshtml Job Summary CCRIs Department of Dental Health invites applicants for future adjunct positions This posting is not for an immediate vacancy but for upcoming opportunities By applying you will be placed in a pool of candidates who will be reviewed when a suitable position becomes availableThe Dental Health Programs prepare students as dental professionals who have the skills required to be competent members of the dental care team deliver quality dental health care to the public have the knowledge to pass national licensure and certification examinations and are committed to professional development through life long learningThe Dental Health Department is looking for dynamic skilled and motivated individuals to join our team Dental Health adjunct faculty demonstrate competence in clinical skills lecture and lab instruction and responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Dental Health Programs and the College SUBJECTS Dental Hygiene Pre clinic Dental Hygiene Clinic First and Second Year DENT 1000 Introduction to Dental Health Careers Dental Materials Oral Radiography Oral Anatomy and Dental Sciences Duties and Responsibilities Commitment to CCRIs Mission Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment Work collaboratively in a diverse inclusive and student centered environment with students of various learning styles cultures identities and life experiences Instructional Skills Plan develop present and modify courses from proposal to syllabus to delivery classroom hybrid or online to assessment to evaluation Teach assigned courses Convey knowledge and skills effectively to students Continue professional development as an educator Use advanced technologies to expand student resources and learning opportunities Assess student learning according to best practices in measurement of student performance objectives and outcomes Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in pedagogical approaches to a diverse population of students and peers Dental Hygiene preclinical clinical laboratory and didactic teaching Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to students and provide remediation as needed Participate in accreditation activities Minimum Requirements Minimum of a bachelors degree in Education or related field Minimum of 4 years of clinical dental hygiene experience Current Rhode Island dentaldental hygiene license and permit to administer local anesthesia is required Candidates that are eligible for licensure will be considered Current certification in CPR at the Health care Provider level Competencies Previous teaching experience at a CODA accredited institution Minimum of 2 years of clinical dental assisting experience CDA Certified Dental Assistant Reports To Department Chair Campus Location Primarily located at the Lincoln Campus Full timePart time Part Time Shift Days and Additional Work Schedule Information Up to 85 contact hours two courses Work Schedule One Semester Benefits SalaryHourly Rate Starting contact hour rate 9710 Additional Salary Information Licenses Tools and Equipment Environmental Conditions Desired Start Date Position End Date if temporary or grant