Dental Hygiene Instructor #2515
Trident Technical College

Job Info

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Job Responsibilities

The Dental Services Department is seeking a Dental Hygiene Instructor. The Dental Hygiene faculty member reports directly to the Department Head. The faculty member's primary responsibilities are to teach courses by providing systematically planned and delivered instruction; design and develop curriculum; evaluate student performance; and advise students.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a bachelor's degree or higher and one (1) year of experience in dental hygiene, a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, current SC licensure, or the ability to obtain SC licensure as a Dental Hygienist and CPR-Adult & child with AED certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate will have dental hygienist-related experience. Preferred will also have dental assistant certification, post-secondary teaching experience, and Infiltration Anesthesia and Monitoring Nitrous Oxide certifications. Must have a knowledge base of content related to the assigned teaching responsibilities and clinical expertise consistent with the assigned teaching responsibilities is essential. Candidate must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology and travel locally and outside of the tri-county area, if necessary. Must show initiative, work independently with sound judgment, and apply quality customer service standards and procedures. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.

Additional Comments

To be considered for this position applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. This position is open until filled with preference given to applicants that apply by December 6, 2024.

Faculty positions salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Faculty positions require submission of unofficial transcripts , mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office by the deadline date and time. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application on-line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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