Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Dental Hygiene instructor for a certified Great Place to Work, assists with providing leadership in managing and implementing a comprehensive registered dental hygienist program in support of University, campus, or department. Enables an environment that fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility. Responsible for supporting the delivery of the didactic curriculum, faculty and student mentorship, and student academic and disciplinary advisement. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Fulfills assigned teaching load.
• Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University.
• Regularly contributes to improvement of class materials and syllabi within prescribed shared governance culture.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
• Keeps regular approved office hours (for full-time faculty and/or course directors).
• Follows established University protocols for providing timely feedback and/or academic advising (student Letters of Concern, etc.).
• Capable of competence in teaching skills as demonstrated by:
• student evaluations
• peer evaluations, if assigned
• self-evaluation
• administration reviews
• evidence of student achievement of course student learning outcomes.
• Mentors and takes an active interest in students.
• Clinical Instruction:
• Assumes complete responsibility for students in the clinical facilities.
• Clarifies clinical expectations with students.
• Clarifies student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff.
• Utilizes care planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
• Assesses student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care to patients.
• Coordinates a plan to best instruct, observe, and evaluate student learning and clinical practical skills in direct clinical care setting related to area of instruction.
• Utilizes pre and post conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences.
• Validates with clinical partner staff the effectiveness of student placement and progress in meeting mutually established objectives.

EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate from a US Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental hygiene program.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in higher general education and/or administration required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current California Registered Dental Hygienist license.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification (BLS) 

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of dental hygiene clinical experience. 
• Minimum three (3) years prior experience in academic leadership.
• Minimum three to five year’s prior experience in teaching in higher education. 
• Knowledge in technological support and delivery of educational programs and services. 
• Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.