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Instructor, Dental Hygiene

College of Lake County

Job Description

Posting Number

F00855

Position Title

Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Internal Position Title

Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Department

Dental Hygiene

Position Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Family

Faculty

Job Summary

The College of Lake County is currently searching for a full-time dental hygiene faculty member to be housed in the Biological & Health Sciences division. Responsibilities for this position include didactic and clinical instruction of first and second year dental hygiene students during daytime hours at our Lakeshore campus (Waukegan). The faculty member will participate in department, division, and general faculty meetings, serve on division and college committees, and participate in other forms of college service. Instructors are required to maintain ongoing professional development related to institutional and program objectives.

College of Lake County (CLC) is committed to a diverse workforce that represents our student body. Our search process is designed to promote increasing the diversity of our full-time faculty. Search committee members are committed to diversity and this should serve as the basis of a successful search at CLC.

Mission: The College of Lake County is a comprehensive community college committed to equitable, high-quality education, cultural enrichment and partnerships to advance the diverse communities it serves.

Vision: The College of Lake County is a leader in providing innovative education and workforce solutions.

Values: Excellence, Purpose, Integrity, Compassion, Unity and Inclusion

Required Qualification

Master’s degree or currently enrolled in master’s degree program.

Licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Illinois.

A minimum of 5 years of prior experience in dental hygiene practice.

A commitment to the community college mission and to working with diverse student populations.

Proven commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Demonstrated participation in the life and work of a college academic department.

Ability to work effectively and constructively with individuals and teams from diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Ability to plan and prioritize work requirements and demonstrate independent decision-making capabilities. Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and multi-task.

Ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of students, staff and external customers. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to handle all situations with tact, persuasiveness, and diplomacy.

Solid analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Competency in technologies commonly used in college-level instruction. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, learning management system, and other technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.

Desired Qualifications

Willingness to complete training and teach online and blended learning.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Posting Date

01/13/2023

Expected Start Date

08/14/2023

Special Instructions Summary

The priority deadline is February 12, 2023. Additional applications may be considered after the priority deadline. This position may remain open until filled.

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to submit a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation.

This is a full-time, tenure track faculty position. Salary placement is commensurate with education and experience. The minimum 2022–2023 academic year (Fall & Spring Semester) base salary range has not been determined. Optional contract for the summer session offers potential for significantly greater earnings.

The minimum 2021 – 2022 academic year (Fall & Spring Semester) base salary range was $60,913 with a master’s degree to $77,349 with a doctorate in the subject field.

Faculty may be assigned to any of the three CLC campuses; Grayslake, Lakeshore or Southlake. New faculty hires are required to attend orientation the week prior to the start date of August 14, 2023.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.

Pay Rate

Per faculty contract.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Location

Lakeshore

Total Hours per week

Fifteen (15) Load Hours and Ten (10) office Hours.

Work Schedule

Variable. Ability to teach days, evening and weekends as determined by the needs of the Dental Hygiene program in any given semester. Ability to teach at the Lakeshore (Waukegan) campus (location of the College of Lake County Dental Hygiene Community Clinic).

EEO Statement

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Software Testing Required

None

Interview Process Requirements

Presentation

Summary of Essential Functions

1) Provides instruction and conduct classes in accordance with the philosophy of the College and within the scope of a defined course of study.
2) Teaches assigned courses in subject field each academic semester. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles, technologies, and delivery methods.
3) Provides the students and the Division a syllabus that clearly states course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or department.
4) Provides instructional support to the students. Refers students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.
5) Is available for student consultation through phone, email, or online for established office hours.
6) Meets all classes at assigned times. If unable to meet an assigned class, reports absence to supervisor and division staff in an appropriate manner.
7) Selects, prepares and maintains current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials. Revises and updates course content as needed.
8) Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administers other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department or division. Provides all results as requested. Prioritizes and supports student success. Assessment of
course, program and College Learning Outcomes (CLOs). Values align with the College of Lake County mission, vision, values and goals.
9) Evaluates student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provides feedback to students in a timely manner on student performance.
10) Maintains accurate grade records as required by the College. Submits all attendance and grade records electronically prior to the required deadlines. Is able to produce appropriate grade records for supervisor upon request.
11) Curriculum development, development of policies and procedures, program expansion and new program exploration and development.
12) Properly and effectively utilizes appropriate technology to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, and provide timely communications with students, etc.
13) Encourages students to submit course evaluations, reviews course evaluations when available and uses feedback to improve course delivery.
14) Assist in the advisement of students.
15) Uses the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.
16) Participates in governance by serving on college, division, and department committees.
17) Attends faculty meetings, department meetings, and all other meetings called by authorized personnel.
18) Attends Development Week activities and Commencement.
19) Is ethical in all conduct.
20) Maintains a high level of professionalism.
21) Maintains current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX
“Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
22) Follows all institution and regulatory policies, procedures and standards. Utilize self-appraisal to determine progress in meeting performance objectives and career goals.
23) Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional development such as professional organization membership, attendance of seminars, conferences, classes, and professional publications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
College: Knowledge of college policies, procedures, and practices; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form; ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job; knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Department/Divisional: Knowledge of Instructional policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to answer work related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations; ability to solve issues and work with diverse population, work with large crowds; ability to read and interpret instructional documents.

DECISION-MAKING and ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form; ability to interpret policy and establish methods and procedures for ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job; ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process, or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to someone else.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Well-developed public speaking and presentation skills to effectively present materials to individual students or groups; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including students, employees, faculty, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and written to work with a diverse workforce and student population to prioritize and delegate projects, exchange ideas, information and opinions effectively with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive at decisions, conclusions or solutions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, other departments, students, and the public; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, reach; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

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