Assistant Clinical Professor – Dental Hygiene

Position Details Posting Number 23-00120-UP/FA Post Position Title Assistant Clinical Professor – Dental Hygiene Position Number 998621 Full-Time/Part-Time? Full Time Summary of Responsibilities The Dental Hygiene department is accepting applications for an Assistant Clinical Professor who will be responsible providing instructional of dental hygiene to students and may have didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching responsibilities in the entry level or completion degree of Bachelor of Science. This position will also serve as a mentor, peer counselor, and as a colleague for teaching and clinical projects. Other responsibilities include supporting the mission of the department, college, and the university; participating in faculty meetings, student recruitment and advising, curriculum development and review, and other departmental activities; developing and maintaining relationships with all program faculty; participating in department, college, university, community, and professional service; and monitoring and facilitating ethical and professional behaviors. Minimum Education Masters degree in dental hygiene or related field Minimum Experience One year dental hygiene clinical experience including periodontal therapy US Export Compliance Requirement N/A Knowledge, skills and abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to teach in a classroom whether face to face or on-line, laboratory and clinical environment Ability to use technology to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of instruction and the department Required Licenses, Certificates & Registrations Licensure in Kansas-Registered Dental Hygienist, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Administration and Certificate Additional Information Location Wichita, KS – WSU Main Campus Salary Information Proposed Salary or Hourly Rate Commensurate with experience Eligible for Shift Differential? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Position Description Information Preferred Education Preferred Experience Documented effectiveness of clinical and/or teaching experience in a dental hygiene or related program Regular Hours of Work Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Environmental Factors Must be able to teach in the classroom whether face-to-face or online, laboratory and clinical environments. Typical risk associated with being a healthcare professional such as exposure to blood borne pathogens and infections disease. Risks are mitigated with preventative controls Proposed Job Duties Responsibility / Duty Teaching: Face to face and/or online dental hygiene courses to include didactic, clinical, and laboratory education Importance (E) Essential Percentage 80% Responsibility / Duty 1) Service that supports the mission of the department, the college, and the university 2) Participate in faculty meetings, student recruitment and advising, curriculum development and review, and other department activities 3) Develop and maintain relationships with all program faculty 4) Participate in department, college, university, community and professional service Importance (E) Essential Percentage 20% Physical Demands Physical Requirements – Physical Activity Activity Bending Frequency Daily Activity Communicate Frequency Daily Activity Grasping Frequency Daily Activity Handling/Feeling Frequency Daily Activity Hearing Frequency Daily Activity Operate Technology and/or Equipment Frequency Daily Activity Sitting Frequency Daily Activity Standing Frequency Daily Activity Vision – Color Frequency Daily Activity Vision – Peripheral Frequency Daily Activity Vision – Straight Ahead Frequency Daily Activity Visual Acuity – Far Frequency Daily Activity Visual Acuity – Near Frequency Daily Activity Vocal Ability Frequency Daily Activity Walking Frequency Daily Physical Requirements – Weight Activity Activity (weight) Carrying Frequency Weekly Weight 20lbs Activity (weight) Lifting Frequency Weekly Weight 20lbs Other Physical Requirements Other Physical Requirements Explain Physical Job Requirements Standing, sitting, light lifting, reaching, bending, normal repetitive movement, visual, hearing, and grasping skills associated with dental hygiene in the clinical and laboratory environments as well as sitting, typing and computer use for management of learning systems and online teaching. Requisition Requisition Details Department Dental Hygiene Posting Date 06/03/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled? Yes Proposed Start Date 08/04/2024 Special Instructions