Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Dental Hygiene
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Job Description

The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (FSDH) seeks clinical adjunct faculty to deliver high quality education and evaluation to students in both onsite and external clinical settings. The selected candidate may have responsibilities in teaching clinical skills to undergraduate students in lab and clinical courses. Subject matter taught may include the following; dental materials, pain management, instrumentation and radiology skills, infection control practices, patient assessment, and other delegable duties in Massachusetts.

The FSDH baccalaureate undergraduate program educates students to become competent licensed oral health preventive care specialists, providing patient care in both private and public health practice settings. The program also prepares students to become consumer advocates, researchers, educators and change agents in the field of oral health.     

• Delivers instruction in face-to-face onsite or external clinical practice settings.
• Guides students in understanding the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice and the Dental Hygiene Process of Care.  
• Assesses students’ competency in the performance of steps in the Dental Hygiene Process of Care including; vital signs, intra and extra oral exams, dental charting, periodontal charting and diagnosis using the 2018 Periodontal Classifications, treatment planning and implementation, pain management, instrumentation skills, delivery of preventive agents, and re-evaluation/assessing patient care outcomes.  
• Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of health disparities.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, with Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in DH clinical practice
• Commitment to undergraduate education and student success
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with all individuals and teams in a professional manner
• Engaged in lifelong learning, assess, and enhance your capabilities in this area
• Model professional development in oral health care and education
• Model effective interactions with patients, colleagues, and students
• Accept and respond to feedback about your performance
• Understands the scope of practice for dental hygienists, and stays within these parameters while teaching in the FSDH clinic
• Recognize and act on the need for collaboration

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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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