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Community College of Rhode Island

Adjunct Faculty, Clinic Dentist (Future Opportunities)

Community College of Rhode Island, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511

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Job Summary CCRI’s 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 available. The Dental Health Programs prepare students to become dental professionals who possess the skills necessary to be competent members of the dental care team, deliver quality dental healthcare to the public, possess the knowledge to pass national licensure and certification examinations, and are committed to professional development through lifelong learning.

Subjects Dental Hygiene Clinic – First and Second Year

Duties and Responsibilities Commitment to CCRI’s 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 the measurement of student performance objectives and outcomes

Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in pedagogical approaches to a diverse population of students and peers

Provide teaching in clinical, laboratory, and didactic settings in the dental health programs

Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to students and Provide remediation as needed

Provide direction for dental health faculty, students, and patients in a medical emergency

Diagnose dental clinic patients oral conditions and make referrals, as needed

Administer local anesthesia when necessary, in the clinical setting

Prescribe and review clinic patient radiographs as needed

When necessary, collaborate with clinical faculty to determine if dental hygiene treatment can proceed safely

Participate in accreditation activities

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of a DDS or DMD in Rhode Island

Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience

Current certification in CPR at the Healthcare Provider level

Documentation of current malpractice insurance

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues

Competencies

Previous teaching experience at a CODA-accredited institution

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