FT Faculty Dental Hygiene

Rogue Community College welcomes applications for a full-time Faculty Dental Hygiene Instructor

Pending program accreditation.

Responsible for organizing and carrying out structured learning processes for students in dental hygiene and related courses. Cooperate with other faculty in planning and developing curricula within the spectrum of Dental and allied health occupations programs. Participate in the full range of professional and college-related activities, including student advising, ongoing professional development, departmental and college-wide meetings, committee activity, and community involvement.

Review of applications is scheduled to begin 5/13/24

Why Work at RCC?Rogue Community College is a rewarding workplace where our employees enjoy helping others transform their lives through education. For the last 50 years, RCC has served as an important economic engine for the Southern Oregon community. With three unique campuses in Grants Pass, Medford and White City, Rogue is a comprehensive public community college serving about 14,000 individual learners, or 5,700 FTE, each year. We are committed to hiring a diverse faculty and staff who uphold our mission, vision and values.

Living in the Rogue ValleySouthern Oregon's beautiful Rogue Valley offers vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities along with friendly people and a mild climate. Conveniently situated along Interstate 5, the Rogue Valley is home to Southern Oregon University, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Britt Music & Arts Festival and a wonderful menu of restaurants, wineries and breweries. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will enjoy the Valley's plentiful opportunities for hiking, cycling, rafting, fishing, camping and golfing as well as easy access to Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves and the scenic Oregon and Northern California coast.

DiversityRCC is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Benefits and RetirementIn addition to rewarding career opportunities, RCC offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents. The following core benefits are made available through the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB): complete [employer-paid] health insurance packages, [employer-paid group life and AD&D insurance,] optional life and AD&D insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, employee assistance program, individual offerings from AFLAC and Colonial, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. Additional benefits include generous paid leaves, tuition waivers, and on-campus wellness activities. Qualifying employees will contribute to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) and have the opportunity to enroll in optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.

This is a Full-Time Faculty position (100%, 10 months/year) in the Dental Hygiene Department. Pending program accreditation. Starting compensation will be in accordance with initial step placement per the current Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement (Download PDF reader) and the 2023-24 Full-Time Faculty salary schedule. (Download PDF reader) Consideration will be given to experience and educational achievement.

Education: Graduation from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation; Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene; Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or Doctorate in General Dentistry, and holds CDA certification through the Dental Assisting National Board preferred.Current CPR/First AID card, HIPPA and OSHA standards training required (or ability to obtain). Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree. Licenses and Certificates:

Preferred Qualification: CDA certification through the Dental Assisting National Board

For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of an acceptable driving record are required. New employees establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an Oregon driver’s license within 30 days (ORS 807.020 (1)). Experience: Clinical experience with local anesthesia, nitrous oxide-oxygen administration, and restorative procedures preferred.Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.Current teaching experience in clinical dental hygiene education is preferred.Current clinical experience as a licensed dental hygienist.Experience working with patients who have limited access to dental care.Experience with computer-based dental practice management systems.Experience with Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Knowledge of: Computer applications for communication and learning, including, but not limited to, word processing, networks, the internet, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations.Curriculum development.Educational theory and teaching methods (e.g., background in current education theory and practice, concepts relative to the specific subjects they are teaching and clinical practice experiences, and a variety of pedagogical methods, including lecture, group activity, discussion, and individual instruction to accommodate a variety of learning styles).Knowledge of current concepts in dental hygiene and dental hygiene education.Current knowledge of dental infection control procedures, radiation safety, emergency management, HIPAA and FERPA.The contemporary community college’s mission, its role in higher education, and its diverse student population.The role of accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ability to: Demonstrate a high level of organizational skill and attention to detail.Organize tasks, set priorities, and manage multiple projects.Work effectively both independently and as a team member.Communicate well with students, patients, faculty, and staff.Establish professional relationships and maintain appropriate boundaries.Respond appropriately to stressful situations, accidents, and emergencies.Present a professional appearance and attitude.Pass a criminal background check.Obtain current CPR/First AID card, HIPPA and OSHA standards training.

Physical Demands: The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required for less than half of the daily work period (about 40%) which is spent sitting while operating office equipment such as computers, keyboards, 10-key, telephones, and other standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires some mobility including the ability to move materials less than 5 pounds daily, 5-25 pounds occasionally, and 25-60 pounds rarely. This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primary work setting is a dental hygiene education program located on the health professions center. Some work may be scheduled at off-campus fieldwork sites. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily working indoors in a classroom environment. The employee may be exposed to body fluids, pathogens, and/or hazardous materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the lighting is adequate. Some work may be scheduled at off-campus fieldwork sites.

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