Faculty - Dental Hygiene

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Herzing's career focused programs strive to bridge the gap between theory and practice. We are looking for a professional Dental Hygienist who can translate their background, education, and rich experience into an engaging learning environment in both the classroom and lab/clinical setting.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in dental hygiene or related field
• Active Minnesota dental hygiene license
• Current CPR certification
• 2-3 years of clinical experience
• Previous teaching exprience is preferred

Summary of Primary Responsibilities

A full job description will be provided during the interview process when you can discuss what this specific role will be, but the position's responsibilities fall into eight basic areas.

1. Subject Matter Expertise
2. Effective Communication
3. Pedagogical Mastery
4. Operational Excellence
5. Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
6. Assessment of Student Learning
7. Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
8. Continuous Improvement

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

Physical Requirements
In addition to teaching in the classroom, developing relationships with our clinical partner sites, and meeting with students during your office hours, our Dental Hygiene program has a clinical component. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you are able to do the following, in both the classroom and at our clinical sites:

• Consistently communicate using the spoken word with students, staff and colleagues.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Operate equipment specific to programmatic track, personal computer, audio-visual equipment, clinical equipment, etc.
• In addition to the above requirements, for programs that include a clinical component, all faculty must be able to:




• Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including outstanding education assistance programs. To learn more about Herzing University and our values, visit us at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FusbVnks_YQ

Herzing University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, country of birth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.