Job Description

 

 

Faculty, Dental Hygiene

Salary ; $46,700.00 - $56,700.00 Annually

 

Location : Pueblo, CO

 

Job Type : Faculty

 

Division : Health & Public Safety Professions

 

Job Number : 300170-1022

 

Closing : 11/18/2022 5:00 PM Mountain

 

 

Description

 

**Please Note: Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a Visa.**

NOTE: **Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.**

Department/Division Purpose (brief description of main function):
The mission of the Dental Hygiene Department at Pueblo Community College is to provide each student with the ability to be competent life-long learners and to provide the most comprehensive educational, preventive, and therapeutic services to a diverse population.  The Dental Hygiene department of Pueblo Community College strives to provide core competency learning experiences that respect the diversity of our students.

Job Summary Statement (brief summary of overall responsibility of position):
All faculty job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement by and through the assessment of student learning. This is the foundation of our accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model, which is focused on quality assurance and institutional improvement. The Open Pathway is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations. Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job description. In addition, all job descriptions require the utilization of available technology in the completion of the duties.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  Pueblo Community College (PCC) believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. PCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. We are seeking a leader committed to these same ideals.

This position specifically exists to provide classroom, laboratory, or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards. Faculty must adhere to the laws, policies, procedures, rules, and applications which govern and affect the college, including the fiscal rules of the State of Colorado.
In addition to faculty responsibilities, faculty are also expected to support and assist with student orientations, advising, and registration. Absences will be minimal and only for appropriate cause; notification of supervisor is required. Faculty must provide coverage or obtain approval for class cancellation according to PCC policy. Two personal days per year are available with approval. Refer to PCC Operational Procedures and Protocols for further information.
Faculty are expected to model professionalism in dress, action, and communication. Accordingly, faculty are obliged to respond professionally to constructive feedback and to follow the chain of command in resolving conflicts.

 

 

Job Duties

Essential Functions:

• Teaches courses as assigned within faculty work load guidelines and meets all scheduled classes unless the class has been canceled or with the permission of the Chairperson.  Must attend all scheduled department, division, or college meetings. Serves as a substitute within the program for absent colleagues for short-term absences as determined by Department Chair, Coordinator, or Dean. Maintains a work schedule as agreed upon by the supervisor and in concert with the state and faculty workload policy (at least a forty-hour work week with a minimum of 30 hours on campus, which can include co-ops or off-campus assignments.)
• Adopting, implementing, and supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies throughout the Division, including Equity-Minded Teaching and Culturally-Relevant Pedagogy
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours (a minimum of five per week) for consultation or advisement with students. Performs student advisement and registration responsibilities professionally and accurately.
• Provides adequate preparation of the course material for all assigned courses.
• Supervises and enforces appropriate safety procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the approved program curriculum and syllabi and participates in cooperative planning with colleagues. Assists with training of instructors and with the preparation of materials for them.
• Participates in college-wide assessment of student learning activities and/or projects.
• Assists in program reviews and evaluation process required by internal/external sources.
• Assists in marketing, recruitment, and retention activities.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Attends all regularly scheduled department, division, and college meetings/trainings as required by contract, unless these meetings conflict with a scheduled class or unless the faculty member is excused by the chair/supervisor or Dean.
• Serves on and contributes to a minimum of one college committee or special task force per academic year after the first provisional year and represents the college in the community as requested.
• Participates in graduation ceremony.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education:

• Bachelor in Dental Hygiene or related degree from a regionally accredited institution

Licenses or Certificates:

• Colorado Registered Dental Hygiene License or related license in good standing
• Anesthesia endorsement
• Nitrous Oxide
• CPR

Experience:

• Ability to obtain a Colorado Vocational Teaching Credential which requires 4000 hours of occupational experience in the field in the last 5 years

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate time management ability
• Dental Software System Experience, Digital x-ray, Power Point and Word
• Active participation in community programs and professional organization
• Demonstrate skill working with a diverse population
• Ability to communicate clearly to multiple diverse groups to include administration, stakeholders, employees and students.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

Education:

• Mastered Degree in Dental Hygiene or related field from a regionally accredited institution

Licenses or Certificates:

• N/A

Experience:

• Two years teaching experience

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Good written and oral communication skills with faculty and students
• Demonstrate time management ability with multi-tasking
• Dental Software System Experience, Digital x-ray, Power Point and Word
• Active participation in community programs and professional organization to pass on information to faculty and students
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development
• Demonstrate success increasing diversity of students/employees and implementing diversity initiatives.

 

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