Address
Form of work
SalaryDepartment
Dental Health Department
Position Category
Adjunct
About CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.
At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.
We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.
We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.
To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html
At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.
We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.
We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.
To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html
Job Summary
The Dental Health Programs prepare students as dental professionals who have the skills required to be competent members of the dental care team, deliver quality Dental Health care to the public, have the knowledge to pass national licensure and certification examinations and are committed to professional development through life-long learning.
The Dental Health Department is looking for dynamic, skilled and motivated individuals to join our team. Dental HealthAdjunct Faculty demonstrate competence in clinical skills, lecture and lab instruction and responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Dental Health Programs and the College.
The Dental Health Department is looking for dynamic, skilled and motivated individuals to join our team. Dental HealthAdjunct Faculty demonstrate competence in clinical skills, lecture and lab instruction and responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Dental Health Programs and the College.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preclinical, clinical, laboratory and didactic teaching, dental hygiene
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
- Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to students and provide remediation as needed
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, required.
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical dental hygiene experience is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical dental assisting experience is required.
- Previous teaching experience at a CODA accredited institution, preferred
- Current Rhode Island dental/dental hygiene license and permit to administer local anesthesia is required to teach at CCRI, candidates that are eligible for licensure will be considered
- Current certification in CPR at the Health care Provider level required
Competencies
Reports To
Chair, Dental Health
Campus Location
Primarily located at the Lincoln Campus
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time
Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information
Part-Time (8.5 hours per week)
Work Schedule
Varies
Benefits
Salary/Hourly Rate
$85 per student contact hour
Additional Salary Information
Licenses, Tools and Equipment
Environmental Conditions
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary or grant)
