Instructor, Dental Hygiene, Houston Community College - Houston, TX
Job Summary
Provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. The faculty member's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, personal and professional development, and institutional and community service. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning as it relates to preparing students for employment and licensure in the Dental Hygiene profession.
Education Requirements
Job Summary
Provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. The faculty member's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, personal and professional development, and institutional and community service. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning as it relates to preparing students for employment and licensure in the Dental Hygiene profession.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene or closely related health field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with a license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Texas, or be able to obtain a license to practice Dental Hygiene in Texas.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of related work experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city.
- Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
- Possess good organizational and planning skills.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
- Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.
