<p>Benefits</p> <p>Full-time Faculty Benefits</p> <p>Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance</p> <p>Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities</p> <p>7.2% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options</p> <p>College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts</p> <p>Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave</p> <p>Onsite wellness screenings I Relocation assistance available</p> <p>Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 20 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time, 6 days of personal leave,</p> <p>10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.</p> <p>Additional Perks</p> <p>Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars</p> <p>Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection</p> <p>"Dress for your day" | Employee recognition and appreciation events</p> <p>Campus closed six Fridays during the summer</p> <p>Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.</p> <p>For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>NOTE: Compensation determinations will be made based on years of required relevant occupational experience and meeting educational requirements.</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY: Provide instruction to students in the Dental Hygiene program at Lakeshore College. The instructor in this role must have knowledge of and be able to demonstrate and perform a variety of dental hygiene services and dental procedures; manage infection and hazard control, produce diagnostic radiographs; perform basic laboratory procedures and demonstrate professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance. The instructor will deliver instruction in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. The instructor will prioritize the needs of the local workforce and play a crucial role in placing learning at the forefront, offering innovative and authentic educational experiences for learners. Active participation in college-wide committees and effective collaboration in a team-based environment are integral aspects of this multifaceted role.</p> <p>Educate students with core knowledge and current developments in the discipline. Provide regular curriculum and course improvement with continually updated teaching methods. Participate in subject or program leadership teams and college-wide committees. Work effectively in a team-based environment. Seek opportunities for continuous professional development.</p> <p>Provide high quality customer service throughout all interactions. This includes but is not limited to: work effectively and positively with people from all backgrounds; help the customer find solutions; anticipating needs, and following up with the customer. Provide friendly, respectful, personalized experiences throughout every interaction.</p> <p>Responsible for placing learning first and providing educational experiences for learners in accordance with the mission of the college inclusive of facilitating learning, assessing student performance, as well as instruction and outcomes, developing and maintaining current/relevant course materials and curriculum, working with high school dual credit teachers, and communicating with the community, other schools, the college, the division, and team members. Teaching/training in business and industry may be assigned.</p> <p>This is a year-round position serving on average, 40 hours per week. During assigned instructional terms, or semesters, 60% of the week is designated for students contact time, or teaching, and 40% for professional expectations, as outlined below.</p> <p>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):</p> <p>(100%) Instruction</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for placing learning first and providing educational experiences for learners in various delivery formats, schedules, and in various places in accordance with the mission of the college inclusive of: facilitating learning of diverse students, assessing student performance, as well as instruction and outcomes, developing and maintaining current/relevant course materials, and communicating with the community, other schools, the college, the division, and team members. </li><li>Ensure the safety of students in potentially hazardous work environments by following OSHA protocol through safe working practices and proper use of equipment. </li><li>Develop and revise curriculum, including learning activities and assessments. </li><li>Complete remediation of student dental hygiene learners. </li><li>Participate in student orientation sessions. </li><li>Contribute documentation from courses to the Commission on Dental Accreditation CODA. </li><li>Develop and update team action plans, team assessment plans and program accreditation documents. </li></ul> <p>Instruction/Manage the Learning Environment</p> <ul> <li>Curriculum: Integrate learning theories and models into curriculum design. Update the curriculum appropriately in the curriculum design repository system and the college learning management system according to the college schedule and guidelines. </li><li>Delivery: Facilitate learning, utilizing a variety of delivery modes and learning theories. Encourage engagement of students while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and functioning environment. </li><li>Assessment: Evaluate student learning based on course competencies and program outcomes, employing formative and summative assessments. Provide constructive and timely feedback. Retain records through the college information system according to program requirements. </li><li>Support Dual Credit and Credit for Prior Learning activities. </li><li>There may be operational needs requiring substitutions of alternative duties and/or the creation of flexible delivery. </li></ul> <p>Enhance Student Success</p> <ul> <li>Modify teaching and learning based on feedback and assessment results to improve student success. </li><li>Create an inclusive and equitable learning environment designed to address student needs and partner with accommodation or other support services to provide reasonable accommodations, when appropriate. </li><li>Advise students in ways that foster the development of the whole student, and encourage persistence and timely completion of a course, certificate, diploma, or degree. </li><li>Assess the effectiveness of a course and/or program and take necessary steps to enhance outcomes. </li></ul> <p>Pursue Professional Development</p> <ul> <li>Participate in initial and ongoing required professional development. This includes but is not limited to college-wide meetings, on-site professional development days, Wisconsin Technical College System Faculty Quality Assurance System FQAS courses, etc. </li><li>Develop and update annual goals as documented in the employee performance review. </li><li>Maintain required industry certifications and/or licensures. </li></ul> <p>Participate in Planning or College Advancement</p> <ul> <li>Participate in division, department, and program meetings to improve program health. </li><li>Provide input into hiring, mentoring, and succession planning. </li><li>Participate in college advancement initiatives, including college-wide teams, advisory committees, and/or statewide teams. </li><li>Contribute to the design, implementation, and reporting of grants. </li><li>Support the College accreditation process. </li><li>Participate in program planning, development, and modification. </li></ul> <p>Outreach</p> <ul> <li>Participate in outreach, recruitment, and community events as determined by college leadership. </li><li>Collaborate with Workforce Solutions on scoping business and industry needs. </li></ul> <p>Other</p> <ul> <li>Activities required to maintain program accreditation unless part of coordinator duties. </li><li>Grant writing and reporting activities may be required. </li><li>Activities required to maintain competency, partnerships, and mutual services within external/offsite locations. </li><li>Oversee and coordinate operations at external sites and satellite locations that maintain campus standards. </li><li>Additional instructional or instructional-related activities may be assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field required. </li><li>Minimum three years (6,000 hours) of clinical experience as a practicing Registered Dental Hygienist required. </li><li>Experience in dental hygiene instruction, clinical and didactic preferred. </li><li>Knowledge of dental hygiene accreditation standards preferred. </li></ul> <p>All instructors are required to meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job-specific licensing standards.</p> <p>Per the subject area taught, instructors are required to possess the appropriate credentials.</p> <p>In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform duties of position.</p> <p>CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:</p> <ul> <li>Current State of Wisconsin Dental Hygiene Licensure including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide and laser certification required. </li><li>Annual Bloodborne Pathogens training and HIPAA training are required. </li><li>BLS Certification Required. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Lakeshore's mission, vision, and strategic direction. </li></ul> <p>SKILLS</p> <ul> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) </li><li>Utilize classroom technologies necessary for instruction (e.g., Interactive Whiteboard, SmartBoard, Projectors, Document Camera, and Lecture Capture equipment. </li><li>Use Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS) for curriculum development and access to course/syllabi information. </li><li>Must be innovative and able to collaborate with other staff in developing curriculum for instruction. </li><li>Must be well motivated and have a strong interest in contributing to the success of the College. </li><li>Positive human relations and effective written and oral communication skills are essential. </li><li>Exemplify college values in all staff and student interactions as well as services delivered. </li><li>Fluent, multilingual individuals are beneficial. </li></ul> <p>ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Adapt quickly to new and changing technology. </li><li>Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail. </li><li>Work independently, as part of a team, and/or with minimal supervision. </li><li>Present self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times. </li><li>Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality. </li><li>Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines. </li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students, and all stakeholders. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. </li><li>The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. </li><li>The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. </li><li>The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 </li><li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. </li><li>Work environment may require multi-tasking. </li><li>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. </li></ul> <p>CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <ul> <li>Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) and a Motor Vehicle Record Check with the results acceptable to the College. </li><li>Must meet and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements within 3 years of employment. </li></ul> <p>This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.</p>