School: Pierce College
Position Type: Continuing Faculty
Link to hiring site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/piercedist/jobs/2592932/assistant-professor-of-dental-hygiene?pagetype=promotionalJobs

Position Description:

OPENING DATE: 10/04/19
CLOSING DATE: 11/03/19 10:00 PM
POSITION SUMMARY:
Join our Student-Centered College!

Are you looking for an opportunity to guide the next generation of dental hygienists? Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge? Are you committed to the development of the learning and career goals of dental hygiene students? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining the team at Pierce College, an innovative and equity-focused community college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals.

About the Program:

The Pierce College Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene (BASDH) program is nationally recognized for consistently graduating skilled and intellectually strong dental hygienists. Our faculty strive for a friendly academic environment that supports and encourages students to perform their best. We have a long history of excellence, with our most recent (2017) Commission on Dental Accreditation self-study resulting in full accreditation without reporting.

Program Mission:

“The Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program prepares learners for the privilege and responsibility to practice in the profession of Dental Hygiene. This preparation focuses on essential competencies for the successful practice of the profession, inspires life-long learning, and promotes service to the community.”

Students learn the practice of dental hygiene in our clinic and classrooms under the close supervision of the BASDH faculty. BASDH students and their patients benefit from the most current and best dental hygiene instruction and technologies, including electronic health records with digital radiography and computer-assisted anesthesia. We encourage wellness, high clinical and academic standards, and lifelong learning. Faculty also teach the district’s five Core Abilities: Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking, Responsibility, Information Competence, Effective Communication and Multiculturalism.

This position reports to the Dean of Health and Technology and the Dental Hygiene Director.

About Pierce College:

Pierce College is an award-winning, innovative community college committed to student engagement and learning. We value student learning experiences that foster equity and diversity in the classroom and expand into our local and global communities. From closing equity gaps for all students to building directed career pathways, faculty, staff, and administrators work collaboratively to lead initiatives that advance student success. The college serves over 15,000 students in basic skills, transfer, and professional technical programs. Through continuous efforts, we have significantly improved retention rates and doubled graduation rates. Pierce College was named a top community college in several national polls, including designated as one of the top five community colleges in the nation by the prestigious Aspen Institute.

Pierce College employees and students live and work in various communities that offer the diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban, and urban lifestyles in the Pacific Northwest. As part of the community and technical college system in Washington State, the District includes Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, Pierce College Puyallup, Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, as well as other extended learning sites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities of the successful candidate include:
Facilitating learning and student engagement through teaching an intentionally selected range of courses that support students’ career pathway;
Demonstrating knowledge and application of Dental Hygiene practice, laws, ethics, etc.;
Engaging in curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories and research;
Analyzing course assessments, evaluations, and data and engaging in continuous improvement of courses based on that analysis in order to advance student achievement of outcomes, success in subsequent courses, and impact on retention and graduation;
Demonstrating multicultural competence, including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and creating an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion;
Working within a collaborative and innovative department;
Engaging in district-wide efforts to improve student retention and success;
Incorporating active student learning and appropriate use of technology in the classroom;
Continuously innovating learning experiences (campus, online, hybrid) in response to assessment and evidence/data analysis;
Tailoring curriculum to engage marginalized and oppressed groups;
Utilizing active and inclusive pedagogy;
Creatively designing learning experiences that extend beyond delivering content and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes, including the college’s five core abilities of Multiculturalism, Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking, Information Competency, Responsibility, and Effective Communication;
Teaching, advising, and mentoring students holistically from recruitment to completion;
Engaging in shared governance;
Participating in the First-Year Faculty Cohort in the first year of the tenure process.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

Current Washington (WA) State Dental Hygiene License in good standing or eligible to obtain a full license by fall of 2020.
Master’s degree or higher in a related discipline, or ability to earn the degree prior to the awarding of tenure.
Minimum five years of clinical practice as a dental hygienist.
Certified in CPR as a Healthcare Provider with defibrillator.
Consent to and pass a criminal history background check prior to start of employment.
Hold a HIPPA, Suicide Prevention and HIV training certificate or obtain within first month of hire.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to demonstrate and complete any and all clinical skills as per the WA State RCW 18.29 and WAC Chapter 246-815 governing the practice of dental hygiene.
Provide proof of vaccination history as per the CDC Recommendations for Healthcare Providers and provide a TB test result as per current standards.
Obtain Washington State professional/technical certification within the first year of employment.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application Requirements:

To be considered for this position, applicants must include the following items in their application package:

Letter of formal application that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the assigned responsibilities (Cover Letter).
Responses to the following: What personal and professional work have you done in order to broaden your understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion? AND How have you infused equity, diversity and inclusion into your classroom to equip/motivate/inspire to effectively engage in a multicultural society? AND Pierce College has set a goal of closing gaps in degree/certificate completion for all student populations by 2020. How will you contribute to this effort? (Supplemental Question).
Detailed curriculum vitae of all educational and professional experience, which includes a list of courses taught (Curriculum Vitae).
Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: http://naces.org/members.htm. (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required prior to hire) (Transcripts).
A list of four current professional references with name, relationship to candidate, address, email address, and telephone number. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of a list of professional references (References).

Terms of Employment:

This position, which is contingent upon funding, is a full-time, tenure-track assignment of 174 contracted days per year with the tenure process starting in September 2020, and the requirement to start in July 1, 2020 or earlier. The 174 day contract length will be any combination of three consecutive quarters from July 1st through June 30th. Assignment may include district discipline/program coordination, as well as evening, hybrid, and/or online teaching. This is a District position with a “home” campus assignment. Initial placement of this position will be at the Fort Steilacoom campus. Candidates will be working for a District Dean and will be required to attend district meetings as well as collaborate with colleagues across the district and across departments.

Initial salary placement is based on the current full-time faculty salary schedule and is dependent upon education and experience. Salary placement for newly hired full-time faculty will be at one of five levels based upon qualifications including teaching experience and credentials. The five levels range from $53,377 to $57,825 per 174-day academic year. Opportunities for summer employment and other assignments are in addition to the base salary.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state’s free telecommunication access service

Screening & Interview Process:

Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and have met the required qualifications will be considered. The most desirable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.

Conditions of Employment:

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in this policy.

Bargaining Unit:

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Pierce College Federation of Teachers.

The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.

For more information or assistance regarding your application, contact Human Resources at: jobs@pierce.ctc.edu.

Questions regarding equal employment opportunities or discrimination may be directed to the following:

Holly Gorski, Vice President of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

9401 Farwest Drive SW

Lakewood, Washington 98498

(253) 964-6519

Paula Henson-Williams, District Affirmative Action Officer

(253) 864-3229

Closing Date: November 3, 2019