SUMMARY STATEMENT:

This part-time faculty position is responsible for assisting in the instruction of first year and second year dental hygiene students during clinical sessions; responsible for verification of patient treatment needs including radiographic interpretation, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration, evaluation, and prescription of medicaments to patients, and prescription of dental radiographs. Additionally, the Clinical Dentist/Instructor will be responsible for creating a learning environment that involves active communication with the dental hygiene student during interactions with patients and will advise students as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. The Clinical Dentist/Instructor reports directly to and is responsible to the Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator.
2. The position provides supervision to first- and second-year students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program.
3. The Clinical Dentist/Instructor coordinates most closely with the dental hygiene faculty, staff, students, and patients. In addition, this instructor works closely with the health sciences director, staff, and faculty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited dental school through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The faculty member must have a DDS or DMD degree with a minimum of five or more years of work experience in clinical practice as a dentist. The faculty member must be licensed or eligible for licensure from the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Documented background in current educational methodology concepts including teaching methodology, evaluation and assessment consist with teaching assignments required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong organizational and writing skills; attention to detail, excellent advising/counseling skills. Dental software experience required. Computer literate. Effective oral and written communication skills, student-centered approach, and an ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and patients. CPR/BLS for the Healthcare Provider current certification required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Classroom/Lab/Clinical Environment