Description

Title: Instructor, CC (Allied Health – Dental Hygiene)
Position Number: 0074851 (Job Number 2023 – 00971)
Job Location: UH Maui College (Maui County)
Salary Information: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Full – Time
11 mo
Permanent
Tenure Track

Other Conditions:
Evening, weekend and or distance offerings for UH Maui College and or Outreach sites (Hana, Lanai, Molokai) may be assigned as part of regular workload.
Position may be converted from 11-month to 9-month, based on program/operational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• As sole full-time instructor in the Dental Hygiene program this position will be responsible for continued development and effectiveness of the program.
• Teach a full range of courses in the Dental Hygiene program except for courses assigned to a lecturer.
• Coordinate didactic and clinical phases of the curriculum.
• Establish, maintain and screen clinical affiliations, student assignments and supervision.
• Work with program advisory committee to help ensure that the program meets the needs of the dental community.
• Review and revise as needed program standards for admission and graduation.
• Explore all Grant opportunities to help support the program; includes experience writing, implementation and writing midterm and final reports to the Grantors.
• Set semester schedule of program courses.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and that it is in safe and proper working order.
• Select and order textbooks, supplies and equipment within allocated budget.
• Conduct orientation sessions for potential students.
• Responsible for program review.
• Develop and update dental hygiene student handbook and other duties as assigned or necessary to meet program needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) AND a current State of Hawaii License
OR
Master's Degree in Health or a Health-related field AND a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene AND a current State of Hawaii License and certified in administration of intra-oral infiltration local anesthesia and intra-oral block anesthesia by an accredited Dental Hygiene school or by a certification program previously approved by the Board of Dental Examiners
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene AND three (3) years related work experience AND currently certified as a Dental Hygienist And a current State of Hawaii License AND certified in the administration of intra-oral infiltration local anesthesia and intra-oral block anesthesia by an accredited Dental Hygiene school or by a certification program previously approved by the Board of Dental Examiners
OR
Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene and a Bachelor’s Degree in any field AND five (5) years related work experience and registered as a Dental Hygienist AND a current State of Hawaii License and certified in the administration of intra-oral infiltration local anesthesia and intra-oral block anesthesia by an accredited Dental Hygiene school or by a certification program previously approved by the Board of Dental Examiners.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Successful community college teaching experience
• Experience working with OR as a Dental Hygienist
• Knowledge of curriculum development; tests and measurements sensitive to the needs of diverse student population;
• Skill in communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff and ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Experience in a community based dental clinic.

Inquiries:
Name: UH Maui College, Human Resources
Phone: 808-984-3381
Email: maui-hr-l@lists.hawaii.edu

Application Submission:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to submit a completed application form and attach required documents. Documents include:

• Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three (3) professional references with contact information (including email addresses)
• Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (original official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire). Copies of transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit for degree(s). UH STAR transcripts will be accepted. Academic record/grade summaries from Institutions other than the University of Hawaii will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. In order to be official, transcripts must have the official seal and be mailed or electronically submitted directly from the degree-granting institution. Transcripts may not be stamped as issued to student or as a student copy. Ask the Registrar to mail the transcript to the attention of UHMC HR or email to maui-hr-l@lists.hawaii.edu).)
• A brief one-page cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
• OPTIONAL - Three (3) letters of recommendation attesting to job performance and personal character).

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