Dental Hygiene Instructor

Title: Dental Hygiene Instructor

Agency: Danville Community College

Location: Danville - 590

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $30-$32/hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

The clinical instructor will assist with students and patients in the dental hygiene clinic, teaching correct techniques for the use of instruments, dental cleanings and radiographs.

Previous applicants are still under review and do not need to re-apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Dental hygienist licensed in Virginia or eligible for Virginia license.

• Bachelor's degree in any field (preferred in Dental Hygiene or related field).

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.

• Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems.

• Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making.

• Ability to communicate with a diverse community of faculty, staff and students.

• Skilled in written and oral communication.

• Skilled in monitoring, mentoring, and evaluating.

• Skilled in developing, implementing, and communicating college policies and procedures.

• Skilled in problem-solving and working effectively with administration, faculty, staff and students

• Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching.

• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.

• Ability to effectively teach in classrooms and labs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a dental practice