Pueblo Community College
Salary:
$65,000.00 Annually Location :
Pueblo, CO Job Type:
Faculty Job Number:
300710-1024 Division:
Health & Public Safety Professions Opening Date:
05/07/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description Summary The Faculty for Dental Hygiene position will provide classroom, laboratory, or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards.
This position has been identified by Pueblo Community College as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Department of Education guidelines. As a Campus Security Authority, the incumbent in this position is required to report crimes that they become aware of to the Department of Public Safety at Pueblo Community College and must attend annual training related to these responsibilities. Job Duties
Essential Functions
Teaches courses as assigned within faculty work load guidelines and meets all scheduled classes unless the class has been canceled or with the permission of the Chairperson. Attends all regularly scheduled department, division, and college meetings/trainings as required by contract, unless these meetings conflict with a scheduled class or unless the faculty member is excused by their Chair/Supervisor or Dean. Serves as a substitute within the program for absent colleagues for short-term absences as determined by the Department Chair, Coordinator, or Dean. Maintains a work schedule as agreed upon by the supervisor and in concert with the state and faculty workload policy (at least a forty-hour work week with a minimum of 24 hours on campus, which can include co-ops or off-campus assignments). Maintains regularly scheduled office hours (a minimum of five per week) for consultation or advisement with students. Performs student advisement and registration responsibilities professionally and accurately. Adopts, implements, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies throughout the Division, including Equity-Minded Teaching and Culturally-Relevant Pedagogy Provides adequate preparation of the course material for all assigned courses. Supervises and enforces appropriate safety procedures. Assists in the development and implementation of the approved program curriculum and syllabi and participates in cooperative planning with colleagues. Assists with training of instructors and with the preparation of materials for them. Participates in college-wide assessment of student learning activities and/or projects. Assists in program reviews and evaluation process required by internal/external sources. Assists in marketing, recruitment, and retention activities. Serves on and contributes to a minimum of one college committee or special task force per academic year after the first provisional year and represents the college in the community as requested. Participates in graduation ceremony. Additional Functions In addition to faculty responsibilities, faculty are also expected to support and assist with student orientations, advising, and registration. Absences will be minimal and only for appropriate cause; notification of supervisor is required. Faculty must provide coverage or obtain approval for class cancellation according to PCC policy. Two personal days per year are available with approval. Refer to PCC Operational Procedures and Protocols for further information.
Engages in ongoing professional development in the areas of active learning and cultural competency.
Faculty are expected to model professionalism in dress, action, and communication. Accordingly, faculty are obliged to respond professionally to constructive feedback and to follow the chain of command in resolving conflicts.
Faculty must adhere to the laws, policies, procedures, rules, and applications which govern and affect the college, including the fiscal rules of the State of Colorado. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene or related degree from a regionally accredited institution. Licenses or Certificates:
Colorado Registered Dental Hygiene License or related license in good standing Anesthesia endorsement Ability to obtain a Colorado Vocational Teaching Credential which requires 4000 hours of occupational experience in the field in the last 5 years Nitrous Oxide certified Current CPR BLS for healthcare providers certificate Experience:
Demonstrated curriculum development experience. Experience teaching online and or via distance-education technology. At least Two years teaching at the college/university level in classroom or online setting. Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Good written and oral communication skills with faculty and students Demonstrated time management ability Dental Software System Experience, Digital x-ray, Power Point and Word Active participation in community programs and professional organization to pass on information to faculty and students Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development Demonstrated success increasing diversity of students/employees and implementing diversity initiatives. Understanding of Learning Management Software Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Benefits Your total compensation goes well beyond the number on your paycheck. Pueblo Community College provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
While many of our benefits are listed here, eligibility for these benefits vary and may be based on hours worked and position.
Pueblo Community College, as a member of the Colorado Community College System, offers a wide variety of comprehensive and rich benefit programs. Some benefits offered are: Health Benefits - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Retirement Savings
- Employer Sponsored Plans - Individual Supplemental Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance Disability Coverage Annual and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
More detailed information on the benefits we offer are available on our 01
I am able to work without sponsorship or transfer of a Visa.
Yes No
02
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene or related degree from a regionally accredited institution
Yes No
03
Do you have the ability to obtain a Colorado Vocational Teaching Credential?
Yes No
04
Do you have demonstrated curriculum development experience?
Yes No
05
Do you have experience teaching online and or via distance-education technology?
Yes No
06
Do you have at least two years teaching experience at a college/university level in classroom or online setting?
Yes No
07
Do you have a Colorado Registered Dental Hygiene License or related license in good standing?
Yes No
08
Do you have an anesthesia endorsement?
Yes No
09
Are you Nitrous Oxide certified?
Yes No
10
Do you have a current CPR/BLS for a healthcare provider's certificate?
Yes No
11
Do you have excellent written and oral communication skills?
Yes No
12
Do you have effective time management skills?
Yes No
13
Do you have experience with Dental Software Systems, Digital x-ray, Power Point, and Microsoft Word?
Yes No
14
Are you capable of active participation in community programs and professional organization to pass on information to faculty and students?
Yes No
15
Do you have demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development?
Yes No
16
Do you have demonstrated success increasing diversity of students/employees and implementing diversity initiatives?
Yes No
17
Do you have understanding of Learning Management Software?
Yes No
18
Do you have proficiency with Microsoft Office?
Yes No
Required Question
$65,000.00 Annually Location :
Pueblo, CO Job Type:
Faculty Job Number:
300710-1024 Division:
Health & Public Safety Professions Opening Date:
05/07/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description Summary The Faculty for Dental Hygiene position will provide classroom, laboratory, or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards.
This position has been identified by Pueblo Community College as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Department of Education guidelines. As a Campus Security Authority, the incumbent in this position is required to report crimes that they become aware of to the Department of Public Safety at Pueblo Community College and must attend annual training related to these responsibilities. Job Duties
Essential Functions
Teaches courses as assigned within faculty work load guidelines and meets all scheduled classes unless the class has been canceled or with the permission of the Chairperson. Attends all regularly scheduled department, division, and college meetings/trainings as required by contract, unless these meetings conflict with a scheduled class or unless the faculty member is excused by their Chair/Supervisor or Dean. Serves as a substitute within the program for absent colleagues for short-term absences as determined by the Department Chair, Coordinator, or Dean. Maintains a work schedule as agreed upon by the supervisor and in concert with the state and faculty workload policy (at least a forty-hour work week with a minimum of 24 hours on campus, which can include co-ops or off-campus assignments). Maintains regularly scheduled office hours (a minimum of five per week) for consultation or advisement with students. Performs student advisement and registration responsibilities professionally and accurately. Adopts, implements, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies throughout the Division, including Equity-Minded Teaching and Culturally-Relevant Pedagogy Provides adequate preparation of the course material for all assigned courses. Supervises and enforces appropriate safety procedures. Assists in the development and implementation of the approved program curriculum and syllabi and participates in cooperative planning with colleagues. Assists with training of instructors and with the preparation of materials for them. Participates in college-wide assessment of student learning activities and/or projects. Assists in program reviews and evaluation process required by internal/external sources. Assists in marketing, recruitment, and retention activities. Serves on and contributes to a minimum of one college committee or special task force per academic year after the first provisional year and represents the college in the community as requested. Participates in graduation ceremony. Additional Functions In addition to faculty responsibilities, faculty are also expected to support and assist with student orientations, advising, and registration. Absences will be minimal and only for appropriate cause; notification of supervisor is required. Faculty must provide coverage or obtain approval for class cancellation according to PCC policy. Two personal days per year are available with approval. Refer to PCC Operational Procedures and Protocols for further information.
Engages in ongoing professional development in the areas of active learning and cultural competency.
Faculty are expected to model professionalism in dress, action, and communication. Accordingly, faculty are obliged to respond professionally to constructive feedback and to follow the chain of command in resolving conflicts.
Faculty must adhere to the laws, policies, procedures, rules, and applications which govern and affect the college, including the fiscal rules of the State of Colorado. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene or related degree from a regionally accredited institution. Licenses or Certificates:
Colorado Registered Dental Hygiene License or related license in good standing Anesthesia endorsement Ability to obtain a Colorado Vocational Teaching Credential which requires 4000 hours of occupational experience in the field in the last 5 years Nitrous Oxide certified Current CPR BLS for healthcare providers certificate Experience:
Demonstrated curriculum development experience. Experience teaching online and or via distance-education technology. At least Two years teaching at the college/university level in classroom or online setting. Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Good written and oral communication skills with faculty and students Demonstrated time management ability Dental Software System Experience, Digital x-ray, Power Point and Word Active participation in community programs and professional organization to pass on information to faculty and students Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development Demonstrated success increasing diversity of students/employees and implementing diversity initiatives. Understanding of Learning Management Software Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Benefits Your total compensation goes well beyond the number on your paycheck. Pueblo Community College provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
While many of our benefits are listed here, eligibility for these benefits vary and may be based on hours worked and position.
Pueblo Community College, as a member of the Colorado Community College System, offers a wide variety of comprehensive and rich benefit programs. Some benefits offered are: Health Benefits - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Retirement Savings
- Employer Sponsored Plans - Individual Supplemental Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance Disability Coverage Annual and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
More detailed information on the benefits we offer are available on our 01
I am able to work without sponsorship or transfer of a Visa.
Yes No
02
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene or related degree from a regionally accredited institution
Yes No
03
Do you have the ability to obtain a Colorado Vocational Teaching Credential?
Yes No
04
Do you have demonstrated curriculum development experience?
Yes No
05
Do you have experience teaching online and or via distance-education technology?
Yes No
06
Do you have at least two years teaching experience at a college/university level in classroom or online setting?
Yes No
07
Do you have a Colorado Registered Dental Hygiene License or related license in good standing?
Yes No
08
Do you have an anesthesia endorsement?
Yes No
09
Are you Nitrous Oxide certified?
Yes No
10
Do you have a current CPR/BLS for a healthcare provider's certificate?
Yes No
11
Do you have excellent written and oral communication skills?
Yes No
12
Do you have effective time management skills?
Yes No
13
Do you have experience with Dental Software Systems, Digital x-ray, Power Point, and Microsoft Word?
Yes No
14
Are you capable of active participation in community programs and professional organization to pass on information to faculty and students?
Yes No
15
Do you have demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development?
Yes No
16
Do you have demonstrated success increasing diversity of students/employees and implementing diversity initiatives?
Yes No
17
Do you have understanding of Learning Management Software?
Yes No
18
Do you have proficiency with Microsoft Office?
Yes No
Required Question