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Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructors: Dental Hygienist and Dentist Pool (part-time)

Employer
Pierce College District
Location
Lakewood, WA

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Faculty Jobs
Health & Medical, Allied Health, Dentistry
Employment Type
Part Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Position Summary

Applications are being accepted to establish a substitute list for clinical instructors, both dental hygienists and dentists, and to create a pool of qualified applicants for possible future part-time teaching positions within the Pierce College District's Dental Hygiene Program. All applications remain on file for one year from the submission date.

Salary is dependent upon assignment.

Essential Functions

  1. Teach course(s)/lab(s)/clinic as assigned and as per the Dental Hygiene Faculty Handbook and Dental Hygiene Program Policy and Procedures.
  2. Perform full scope of skills as per the Washington State practice acts for the respective role.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required for Dental Hygienists (or currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program) and an active, full, WA state dental hygiene license (Registered Dental Hygienist).
  • For Dentists, a Doctorate Degree is required and an active, full, WA state dentist license (Registered Dentist).
  • College level teaching experience preferred, but not required.
Application Process

Application Requirements (Does Not Apply to Non-Credit Class Instruction):

To be considered for this position, applicants must include the following items in their application package:

  1. Letter of formal application that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the assigned responsibilities (Cover Letter)
  2. Detailed curriculum vitae of all educational and professional experience, which includes a list of courses taught (Curriculum Vitae).
  3. Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: https://www.naces.org/members. (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required prior to hire) (Transcripts).
  4. A list of four current professional references with name, relationship to candidate, address, email address, and telephone number. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of a list of professional references (References).
  5. Upload (attachment) a brief statement that describes your teaching philosophy/style and addresses strategies used to engage a wide diversity of students; your use of outcomes assessment measures; your use of active learning techniques; and your use of presentation and alternative modes of delivery in the classroom, or, via web-based learning (Teaching Philosophy).
  6. Provide a brief response to the following questions (Supplemental Questions):
      What personal and professional work have you done in order to broaden your understanding of racial equity and how the intersections of multiple social and cultural identities impact your work and relationships with others? ANDHow have you infused equity and inclusion into your classroom in order for students to be challenged/motivated/inspired to contribute to an equitable society? ANDPierce College has set a goal of eliminating areas of inequity for all student populations. How will you contribute to this effort at the classroom, program, and institutional levels?

Reasonable Accommodation:Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
Screening & Interview Process:Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. The most desirable candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Conditions of Employment:
  • Physical Work Environment: Work is performed in an instructional setting and requires the ability to communicate clearly. Work also includes the ability to use a personal computer.
  • In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
  • Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.
  • Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 , state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.
The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.

For more information or assistance regarding your application, contact Human Resources at: jobs@pierce.ctc.edu.

Questions regarding equal employment opportunities or discrimination may be directed to the following:

Holly Gorski, Vice President of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator
9401 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, Washington 98498
(253) 964-6519

Paula Henson-Williams, District Affirmative Action Officer
(253) 864-3229

Organization

Read our Diversity Profile Mission

Pierce College creates quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world.

Vision

Possibilities realized: Innovative and engaged learners enriching our local and global communities.

Values

  • Learning
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Accountability
  • Sustainability

Core Themes and Objectives

Access

The community Pierce College serves will have access to comprehensive educational offerings and support services.

  1. Learning opportunities will align with students’ educational and career goals, and will be consistent with workforce needs.
  2. Students will have timely access to the support services they need to accomplish their educational and career goals.
  3. We will engage with, and equitably serve, our diverse communities.

Excellence

Pierce College will assure quality and continuous improvement in all endeavors.

  1. Departments and programs will meet or exceed their stated outcomes.
  2. We will meet the requirements for accreditations, fiscal viability, compliance measures, and other elements necessary to sustain our work.
  3. We will provide, and employees will engage in, learning and development opportunities that contribute to mission fulfillment.

Contribution to the Community

Pierce College will be a recognized leader in building and sustaining academic, industry, and broad-based community partnerships to advance educational opportunities and align with economic development.

  1. We will initiate, lead, and sustain mission-driven partnerships and collaborations within our community.
  2. Our community will recognize Pierce College’s value and impact.
  3. We will foster economic equity and development within our community.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Pierce College will promote an equitable, diverse environment for teaching, learning, and working, with collaborative decision-making and mutual respect.

  1. Our infrastructure will foster positive teaching, learning, and working opportunities.
  2. Employees and students will be engaged in, and support, shared governance.
  3. We will engage students, employees, and community members in ways that respect human dignity and lead to equitable, inclusive experiences.

Student Learning and Success

Students will experience quality, relevant learning that maximizes their potential for success.

  1. Students will make timely progress toward their educational and career goals.
  2. Students will achieve institutional and programmatic learning outcomes.
  3. Students will be successful when they transfer for further education or move directly into the workforce.

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