Description

• This position is a 11-month, Faculty C position. 
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.
• As soon as practical after the interviewing process. 

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty C, F3 level position. Starting salary range: $82,060.00 - $106,679.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 17 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Three Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:
The Instructor/Clinical Coordinator Dental Hygiene is a full-time, benefited position responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the Health Sciences & Wellness Pathway and other related courses at the community college level. The instructor will teach a range of Dental Hygiene courses, including lectures, labs, and clinics which include, but are not limited to dental principles courses, radiology, clinical assignments, and seminars, catering to students with varied academic and career goals. Responsibilities include developing, revising, and delivering course materials aligned with college standards, assessing student performance, organizing, equipping, and management of the clinic and laboratory, direct supervision of students working in in the clinical setting, proctoring of exams, assessing student proficiencies and competencies in the Dental Hygiene curriculum in clinics and labs, and providing academic support to help students succeed. The instructor must demonstrate a deep commitment to fostering student success through engagement in departmental activities and staying current in the fields of teaching and Dental Hygiene through professional development.

In addition to classroom teaching in varied environments, the Dental Hygiene Instructor will actively participate in student engagement activities such as recruitment, on-campus events and activities, and academic support initiatives. The instructor will contribute to the continuous improvement of the institution by collaborating with colleagues across the College on curriculum development, program assessment, community building, and student success strategies.

The instructor role also involves institutional service, including participation on committees, involvement in accreditation processes, and collaboration on departmental projects. 

Principal Responsibilities and Results, KSA's
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities. 

Curriculum and Instruction: The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. The Instructor/Course Coordinator is expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Dental Hygiene. These functional and behavioral responsibilities include teaching approximately a minimum of 24 but no more than 27 of the contracted annual workload hours as detailed below:    

Teaching and Learning: Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials.

• Consistently and promptly respond to student inquiries and share timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.   Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st century learners. 
• Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.
• Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.
• Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.

Competency-Based Design: Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.

• Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
• Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using a competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline.  
• Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.
• Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result. 

Professionalism: Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contribute to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.

• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline. 
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.
• Actively contributes to the college and one’s Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession.
• Clinical Coordination: Ensure high-quality clinical education experiences by coordinating site placements, maintaining affiliation agreements, and supporting student progress in alignment with accreditation standards. Support student success in clinical rotations through direct supervision, performance evaluation, maintaining facility clearance and compliance, and integration of academic and clinical objectives in collaboration with faculty and site preceptors.
• Strengthen clinical partnerships and communication channels by fostering collaboration among site coordinators, preceptors, and faculty, and by delivering consistent guidance and training aligned with program expectations.
• Advance curriculum quality and discipline development by designing, implementing, and assessing clinical resources and instructional strategies that respond to data analysis, accreditation expectations, and regional workforce needs.

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.  
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology. 
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. 
• Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards applicable to the job (OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, Title IX, etc.)

Skills 

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.  
• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics. 
• Leadership – Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams or projects, often including decision-making and conflict resolution. 
• Organization – Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently. 
• Records Management – Proficient in organizing, updating, and maintaining accurate records in both physical and digital formats. Skilled in using records management software and tools to ensure easy access and security of information.  
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment.  
• Technical Skills – Specific technical competencies related to the job (e.g., instrumentation, dental machine operations, sterilization, etc.) 
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. 

Abilities 

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.  
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.  
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.  
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.  
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.  
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). 
• Ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. 
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. 
• Ability to observe, analyze, and comprehend even the most minute aspects of a task or situation.  
• Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.  
• Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem (e.g, calculating local anesthetics)  
• Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times. 
• Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports, including records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments.

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene or a closely related field of study from a regionally accredited institution 
• Equivalent of three years of full-time dental hygiene clinical experience
• Current Wyoming Dental Hygiene License or ability to obtain a Wyoming License prior to employment
• Complete a Master’s degree program within 5 years of hire Dental Hygiene, Public Health, or a closely related field of study from a regionally accredited institution
• Ability to meet immunization requirements for clinical sites.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification. 

*In lieu of the required degree, candidates with equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, or a closely related field of study from a regionally accredited institution 
• Two or more years of college-level teaching experience, including in an online environment.   
• Two or more years of clinic supervision experience