Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Program (DNTL) - Taft California

Company: Taft College
Location: Taft, California
Posted On: 11/20/2024

Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Program

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Priority Application Date: November 1, 2024, open until filled.
Anticipated Start Date: January 21, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Taft College is seeking a pool of qualified candidates with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and staff to provide high quality programs and services for our students. Teaching assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and may be immediate or as needed (as specified in Education Code 8748.25). We are seeking lecturers with the ability to teach in the above area for inclusion in a pool for the 2025 Spring semester.

Note: Taft College is seeking an instructor for an asynchronous online lecture class for our baccalaureate completion program, Dental Hygiene (DNTL) 4040, Health Education Methods and Practice (3 units).

Course Description:
The study of education theories and principles for didactic, lab and clinical courses. The faculty role in active teaching and learning, development of critical thinking and reflective writing skill, development of curriculum, outcomes and competencies, and course delivery methods. Theory and practices of clinical instruction and supervision related to psychomotor skill development, competency-based evaluation, student mentoring and remediation. Examination of organizational and administrative philosophy and practice in curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation based on accreditation standards. Prepares the dental hygienist to become a successful educator in a dental hygiene program by addressing areas such as: learning theories, teaching strategies, learning objectives, lesson plans, syllabi, curriculum design, evaluation tools, and roles of an educator.

QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications for this adjunct lecturer pool can be met with a Master's degree in Dental Technology, Health, Education, or a related field.
Must show a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or doctoral degree in Dentistry, Health, or a related field.
Experience as a Dental Hygienist
COMPENSATION: $77.02-$90.50 per hour

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:
Completed application through https://www.taftcollege.edu/about/offices-departments/human-resources/job-opportunities/index.php
Letter of Introduction describing how you match the minimum and desired qualifications.
A current Resume
Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable).
Three (3) professional references.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America 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. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. More...

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