Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Part-time Dental Hygiene Faculty position. The Part-time Dental Hygiene Faculty is responsible for teaching assigned courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material.

Part Time faculty are encouraged to participate in course and curriculum development, program and course assessment, student advisement, college service, and professional development.

*This position requires the candidate to obtain the PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances prior to their start date. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in appropriate discipline from an accredited institution is required. Master’s degree in appropriate discipline preferred.
• Commonwealth of PA Dental Hygiene license (active status) or eligibility.
• PA Certification in local anesthesia or eligibility.
• Minimum of 2 years full-time experience in dental hygiene clinical practice.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills demonstrated in a team environment.
• Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Current membership in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
• Two years clinical teaching experience at a collegiate level preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates of all abilities. Community College teaching experience preferred.
• Exhibited evidence of continued professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to the use of innovative instructional techniques and technologies and use of course management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to the use of a variety of teaching activities to address diverse learning styles.
• Demonstrated commitment to the incorporation of information literacy resources, technology, research, writing and culturally diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency-based education preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual assessment of the teaching-learning process.
• Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations, such as under-resourced groups and first-generation students.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive community college philosophy.

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This position is open until filled.

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is dedicated to excellence through diversity in education and employment. MCCC, an EEO Employer, provides equal employment and educational opportunities to all who are qualified. In keeping with the College’s diversity initiative, MCCC seeks and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, those who have had multicultural experience, and those who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity.