Clinical Instructor job description

Instruct Dental Hygiene education and skills to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

Day Classes | On-Site | Full-Time
Monday- Friday

Dental Hygiene Instructors will provide dental services, supervise dental assistant externs, and work with students, clinic instructors, and clinical staff as part of the dental clinic. Dental faculty may also be assigned didactic and laboratory instruction as part of the dental hygiene education program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Demonstrate and maintain familiarity with program and course objectives.
* Prepare and deliver instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon established curriculum.
* Implement daily lesson plans and class activities to reflect related Program competencies.
* Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
* Monitor attendance of students and coordinate with the Program Director and Student Services Coordinator when absences occur. Prepare attendance reports for courses taught by the office management department.
* Maintain student grades and files by established policies. Prepare midterm, and final grades for each course taught and review them with students.
* Monitor student academic progress and inform Program Director when a student's grade average does not meet the minimum requirement of 77%. Collaborate with Program Director to develop remediation activities as needed.
* Counsel students in coordination with Clinical Director and Program Director.
* Monitor students in the classroom. Ensures academic policies are adhered to by students.
* Provide dental hygiene students with tutoring assistance as needed. Refer students to the Student Services Coordinator if assistance is beyond the instructor's scope or at the student's request. The Student Services Coordinator will help students identify outside agencies specializing in tutoring services meeting specific needs.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
* Graduate of a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental accreditation.
* Three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.
* Must have a current license, certification, or other credential required by local, state, and/or federal laws to work in the Dental Hygiene field.
* Current knowledge of the specific subjects taught.
* Documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments.
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and computer skills.

#ID1

**Type of Requisition:** SCA

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None

**Public Trust/Other Required:** None

**Job Family:** SCA

Plans, coordinates, and conducts training and related instructional programs for customer personnel. Demonstrate subject matter expertise/mastery of the course content requirements. Demonstrate expertise and proficiency in the methods and techniques for delivery of instruction. Provide training and education (T&E) to prepare service members in area of expertise. Instruct individuals/teams/units in establishment and reconstitution of DEPMEDs. Provides instruction as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for in preparing the patient and the operating room (OR) environment for surgery and for providing assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures. Provides instruction on preparing and maintaining sterile medical supplies and special equipment for medical treatment facilities. Signs hand receipts for, and assumes proper accountability for sets of related medical equipment, and maintains property accountability to Army standards. Ensures accountability of and maintenance for assigned equipment sets and training materials. Maintains currency on latest doctrine and TTPs associated with this field of military occupation specialty and updates lesson plan material as applicable. May be cross-trained to perform instruction in other related healthcare courses.

1. Conducts training sessions and may assist in evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.

2. Coordinates logistics for instruction events, including scheduling classes, reserving classrooms, and preparing workstations.

3. Maintains records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness.

4. May assist in the development and establishment of course content and objectives.

5. May update course documentation as needed to ensure timeliness and relevance.

6. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

7. Participates in special projects as required.

8. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

9. Adheres to ethical, behavioral and professional standards.

10. Duties include instruction and training assistance to military medical unit personnel in both classroom and realistic practical exercise training in Field Hospital environments

**Education/Equivalent Training Required** : HS/GED, and OR/CMS (MOS 68D) course training minimum, or equivalent civilian qualification.

**Experience:** Two years of recent experience with the Army as a commissioned, warrant, or non-commissioned officer, with an OR/CMS AOC/MOS, or equivalent civilian qualifications and a familiarity with military medical systems. Experience with Army Combat Support / Field Hospital units highly desirable.

**Unique/Additional Requirements:** Must have a valid driver's license. Effective communications skills. Computer literate with current Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Systems and possess a working knowledge of current Army automated systems.

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Hawai'i Pacific Health is a not-for-profit health care network with over 70 locations statewide including medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers serving Hawai'i and the Pacific Region with high quality, compassionate care. Its four medical centers - Kapi'olani, Pali Momi, Straub and Wilcox - specialize in innovative programs in women's health, pediatric care, cardiovascular services, cancer care, bone and joint services and more. Hawai'i Pacific Health is recognized nationally for its excellence in patient care and the use of electronic health records to improve quality and patient safety.

Behind every patient success story is the dedication of a team of talented individuals who help build a competent clinical workforce for the community. Our partnership with Hawai'i institutions of higher learning help budding clinicians build expertise in patient care through demonstrations, continuing education courses, nursing specialty training and other educational offerings.

As a Clinical Instructor, you will have the opportunity to ensure that our clinical work force has the education and training needed in order to provide outstanding, compassionate care to patients. Applicants MUST be currently employed with one of our partner educational institutions. We are looking for someone dynamic and inspiring, with exceptional organizational and communication skills, a strong understanding of direct patient care principles and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai'i's people.
PROGRAM DETAILS

Facilities / Locations:

• Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children

• Pali Momi Medical Center

• Straub Medical Center

• Wilcox Medical Center

**Reminders:**

1. Please ensure that your application is complete so we can proceed with the process. This would include all the applicable sections as listed -

• Employment History - Please provide ten (10) years of recent employment history (including any gaps), if applicable.

• Education History

• Credentials (certifications and licensures)

2. Please attach a resume or CV in the "attachments" section

All completed online applications and required documents must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the start of your class for Fall 2022 semester.

**Minimum Qualifications:** Current faculty at Kaua'i Community College.

**Position** Clinical Instructor - Kauai Community College

**Category**

**Employment Type** Employee

**Location** Hawaii Pacific Health, Honolulu, HI