Job Information
A.T. Still University MOSDOH - Adjunct Instructor - Dental Hygienist in Kirksville, Missouri
Description
A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a non-exempt Dental Hygienist Instructor on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus. The position reports to the Director, Preclinical Education and Simulation Clinic. The Dental Hygienist is responsible for various tasks including, but not limited to, facilitating students’ learning in the clinical section of the Simulation Clinic and working with other staff members to ensure smooth workflow of courses and projects that take place in the Simulation Clinic. The position also focuses on Dentistry in the Community projects and activities.
Please note that adjunct positions are only filled on an as-needed basis.
Major Job Duties
Facilitate student learning in the clinical section of the simulation clinic
Monitor the inventory in the Simulation Clinic and prepare supplies for courses
Participate in community outreach programs and Dentistry in the Community programs (DIC)
Act as a liaison with local oral health clinics
Support teaching of courses that mainly take place in the Clinical section of the Simulation Clinic
Provide feedback on student performance during their presence in the Simulation Clinic
Report to the supervisor on regular basis about workflow
Facilitate student learning activities in Clinical Sessions, Peer on peer activities, Radiology, Periodontology courses, and DIC
Deliver educational materials to the students
Participate in development and the reevaluation of learning activities
Provide input in preparing exam questions and assessment
Inform faculty when professionalism warnings and/or slips are needed so they can be issued by the faculty
Submit professionalism warnings and/or slip on behalf of the faculty to the Director, Student Success
Attend and participate in the biannual Faculty Advance
Proctor OSCE/OSPE and practical exams
Maintain current knowledge in the areas that they provide student feedback by attending continuing education courses and development opportunities as recommended by Director, Simulation Clinic & Pre-Clinical Education in consultation with the Vice Dean, Academic Affairs
Communicate with Simulation Clinic staff to ensure proper course supplies are prepared
Monitor and track clinical inventory of the Simulation Clinic, including the use of written records
Work closely with Simulation Clinic Equipment Technician to maintain Simulation Clinic and Clinical Training equipment
Arrange outreach activities for D1 and D2 students in the Kirksville area
Provide administrative support to the Director, Simulation Clinic & Pre-Clinical Education, including student grade entry
Other duties as assigned by the Director, Simulation Clinic & Pre-Clinical Education
Requirements
Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent, polite communication skills
The incumbent is responsible for various tasks requiring advanced coordination skills and the ability to work independently without being told individual steps to complete tasks
The individual must possess strong organizational skills and have advanced problem solving skills
Effective time management
Professional office and phone etiquette
Ability to establish priorities
Experience in a highly productive and fast-paced environment with competing demands
Ability to recognize, manage, and protect sensitive/confidential information
Employee must be extremely punctual and reliable so as to not delay testing sessions
Ideal candidate will have advanced proofing and editing skills
This person should be willing to work independently and closely with others; be of even temperament; and especiallybe willing to treat students, staff, and faculty in a collegial manner
Must be able to juggle several projects while meeting deadlines with strong prioritization abilities
Must represent ATSU in a highly professional manner, both internally and externally
Must be on campus no later than 8:00 A.M., Monday through Friday when a quiz, examination or assessment is scheduled. May occasionally require some early hours, weekend and/or evening work as projects require.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Prioritization: Intermediate
Analytical: Intermediate
Critical Thinking: Intermediate
Reliable: Intermediate
Multitasking: Intermediate
Editing: Intermediate
Interpersonal: Intermediate
Oral Communication: Intermediate
Written Communication: Intermediate
Problem Solving Ability: Intermediate
Organizing: Intermediate
Coordination: Intermediate
Communication: Intermediate
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better
Preferred
- Masters or better
Experience
Required
3-5 years: Experience in a university or health care professional institution and/or dental practice.
3-5 years: Prior experience in project management.
In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.