Dental Hygiene Instructor

Shape the Future of Dental Hygiene Education! Join our dynamic team at Fortis College – Smyrna as the Dental Hygiene Program Director where your visionary leadership skills and passion for empowering students to excel in oral care will be utilized and valued. At Fortis College, you will Lead, Innovate, and Inspire the next generation of Dental Hygienists while fostering a culture of excellence and growth. Elevate your career and make a lasting impact on the world of oral health with Fortis College.

Summary:

Provide didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching/training to students within the Dental Hygiene program.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Didactic course preparation, presentation, development, course management, grading, and evaluation
• Participate and support clinic and/or pre-clinic assignments
• Pursue excellence in teaching using variety in techniques of computers, multimedia, and in lectures, and labs
• Stay curre with learning resources, textbooks, Dental Hygiene clinical equipment/supplies, technology and software required by the Dental Hygiene program
• Student mentoring, counseling, and advisement for success and retention
• Maintain accurate and updated student records
• Maintain regular office hours to assist studetns, and support the Dental Hygiene program
• Participate in faculty orientation/development/meetings
• Display and maintain professional demeanor /relationships with students, coworkers, and administration

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree required, master degree prefered
• RDH certification
• At least 3 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required
• Regular and reliable attendance

Full Time position is salaried, $75K/yr

Part Time position is hourly, $40-45/hr depending on education and experience

Hours: Day class hours run from 7:30am to 4:30pm, evening classes run 5:30pm to 10:30pm. Weekend clinic hours are Saturdays 7:30am - 12:30pm

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Higher education teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dental Hygienist: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RDH (Required)

Work Location: In person