Healthcare Instructor

Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2024

Department
Workforce Partnerships

Position Category
Temporary/Part-time

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 Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for instructors to teach their proprietary Dental Assistant workforce training program and other proprietary healthcare training programs as needed. Instructors are currently needed in clinical skills and non-clinical instructing roles with expertise in Dental Assisting.

Instructors will be responsible for clinical (skills) and non-clinical (theory) learning outcomes of our Dental Assistant program and will focus on student development and preparation for the dental field.

The instructor will work side-by-side with clinical and non-clinical instructors, teacher assistants and program leadership to ensure that programs have successful outcomes and that students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for the reality of working in a busy dental practice or community dental health position.

This role is in response to employer demand and may include day, evening and/or weekend hours. Part-time instructors will be responsible for communicating what shifts they are available to work and ensure that they are able to attend all classes that they agree to instruct.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
  • Have a strong grasp of classroom management methodologies, conduct themselves professionally in a classroom setting and fairly apply college policies regarding student performance and conduct.
  • Communicate curriculum utilizing a variety of teaching methods so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational and employment objectives.
  • Deliver lesson plans as written and provide supplemental material to achieve course objectives and address student needs.
  • Integrate technology and active learning strategies to enhance instruction.
  • Keep detailed and organized records of students’ attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with the coordinator and other instructors in the program and attend meetings as needed.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
  • Maintain all lab equipment and communicate equipment and supplies needs to program team.
  • Ensure lab environments remain clean and sanitary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
  • Experience in a healthcare or dental environment as a Dental Assistant, or Dental Hygienist for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Experience in either traditional instruction, peer training, or on-the-job mentoring
  • Interest in preparing and training the next generation of entry-level dental professionals
  • Intermediate digital communication technology skills (presentation tools, online meetings, etc.)
  • Experience with classroom/team management
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, primarily), email, the internet for instruction and program purposes, and willingness to experiment with and learn new technologies
  • Creativity and flexibility in the classroom are expected, and following the approved curriculum is essential.

Competencies
  • Associates Degree or above
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Experience in a dental or healthcare environment (dental/medical)
  • Teaching experience in similar post-secondary programs

Reports To
Director of Industry Partnerships

Campus Location
Primarily located at the Warwick Campus

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information
Days and Shift will vary depending on departmental needs.

Work Schedule
Limited Period Appointment

Benefits
No

Salary/Hourly Rate
$48.80 Per Hour

Additional Salary Information

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Environmental Conditions

Desired Start Date
ASAP

Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

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