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JOB TITLE: Adjunct Instructor (Dentist) for Dental Assistant Technology REPORTS TO: Dental Assistant Technology Program Chair
DEPARTMENT: Dental Assisting Technology
EXEMPT: Yes
VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Instruction, Academic, Transfer, and Health Sciences
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION
All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Requirements for Dentist as an Adjunct Dental Assisting Instructor:
Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry/Doctor of Dental Medicine
Current licensure as a dentist in Mississippi
Minimum two years of current experience in the practice of general dentistry
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
Aptitude
Maintain current professional credentials and licensure/certifications as required in respective field.
Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, and program policies, procedures and guidelines.
Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning if applicable.
Attitude
Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the time, place, and type of teaching/learning experience.
Consistently follow College policies and procedures.
Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines.
Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines.
Demonstrate fairness in the assessment and evaluation of students, if applicable.
Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences.
Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions.
Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedback in developing annual goals.
Maintain professional boundaries with students in all interactions.
Participate in program adherence to accreditation standards and assist program chair in the writing of the program’s self-study prior to a reaccreditation site visit, if applicable.
Attendance
Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for all duty days.
Notify immediate supervisor in a timely manner of any unplanned tardiness or absence.
Attention
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Submit documentation required by College or Program by published deadlines, if applicable.
Complete any required professional development or college required web-based training by published deadlines, if applicable.
Follow program chain of command to communicate issue or concerns, utilizing College Policy, Procedure, and Personnel Manual (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals).
Appearance
Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals).
Follow program dress code requirements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NA
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.
We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.
Mission
Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.
Vision
Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Values
Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
Accountability
Leadership
Stewardship
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.
The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources
Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.
Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu.
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