Adjunct Faculty, Dental Health

Position Information

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Dental Health

Department

Dental Health Department

Position Category

Adjunct

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Job Summary

The Dental Health Programs prepare students as dental professionals who have the skills required to be competent members of the dental care team, deliver quality dental health care to the public, have the knowledge to pass national licensure and certification examinations and are committed to professional development through life-long learning.

The Dental Health Department is looking for dynamic, skilled and motivated individuals to join our team. Dental Health adjunct faculty demonstrate competence in clinical skills, lecture and lab instruction and responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Dental Health Programs and the College.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preclinical, clinical, laboratory and didactic teaching, dental hygiene
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to students and provide remediation as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, required.
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical dental hygiene experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical dental assisting experience is required.
• Previous teaching experience at a CODA accredited institution, preferred
• Current Rhode Island dental/dental hygiene license and permit to administer local anesthesia is required to teach at CCRI, candidates that are eligible for licensure will be considered
• Current certification in CPR at the Health care Provider level required

Competencies

Reports To

Chair, Dental Health

Campus Location

Primarily located at the Lincoln Campus

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information

Part-Time (8.5 hours per week)

Work Schedule

Varies

Benefits

Salary/Hourly Rate

$85 per student contact hour

Additional Salary Information

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Environmental Conditions

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

TBD

Application Open Date

11/21/2022

Application Close Date (includes the grace period)

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled.

To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume. Please include information of three references within the application.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY : 401-825-2313.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Education or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a current Rhode Island dental/dental hygiene license and permit to administer local anesthesia?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a current certification in CPR at the Health care Provider level?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents