**Position Title:** Adjunct Instructor for DAT **Job Description:** **HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE** **Job Descriptions** **JOB TITLE: Adjunct Instructor for Dental Assistant Technology** **REPORTS TO: Dental Assistant Technology Program Chair** **DEPARTMENT: Dental Assistant Technology** **EXEMPT: Yes** **VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Instruction, Academic, Transfer, and Health Sciences** GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. **QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS** 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE** Dentist- Adjunct Instructor + Minimum of a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry equivalent + Current Radiology Certification – Mississippi Board of Dental Examiners + Minimum of two years current experience in general dentistry or dental specialty area Non-Dentist Adjunct Instructor Requirements: + Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in related field; + Current Dental Assisting National Board National Certification- + Current Radiology Certification – Mississippi Board of Dental Examiners + Minimum two years current experience as a Dental Assistant with chair side experience to include four-handed dentistry experience + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** , include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. **Aptitude** Maintain current professional credentials and certifications as required in respective field. Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, and program policies, procedures and guidelines. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning if applicable. Utilize cutting edge technology in teaching in the classroom, laboratory, simulation center, and clinical setting. Maintain and provide current documentation of all professional requirements (Refer to Faculty Resources A-Z (FRAZ) on NAH Faculty and Staff Canvas Site: _Faculty Professional Requirements; and Hinds Faculty Canvas Site_ ) **Attitude** Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the time, place, and type of teaching/learning experience. Consistently follow College policies and procedures. Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines. Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines. Demonstrate fairness in the assessment and evaluation of students, if applicable. Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences. Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions. Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedback in developing annual goals. Maintain professional boundaries with students in all interactions. Willingly serve on College, Center, division, and program committees as appointed. Demonstrate active engagement by participating in program assessment and evaluation, including College annual planning activities and state and/or national accreditation activities Participate in program adherence to accreditation standards and assist program chair in the writing of the program’s self-study prior to a reaccreditation site visit, if applicable. **Attendance** Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for all duty days. Notify immediate supervisor in a timely manner of any unplanned tardiness or absence. **Attention** Maintain confidentiality of student information. Submit documentation required by College or Program by published deadlines, if applicable. Follow program chain of command to communicate issue or concerns, utilizing College Policy, Procedure, and Personnel Manual (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals). **Appearance** Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals). Follow program dress code requirements. Follow clinical agency dress code requirements as identified by clinical agency guidelines **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** NA **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site. We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results **.** **Mission** Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. **Vision** Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi. **Values** Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: + Integrity + Diversity + Excellence + Accountability + Leadership + Stewardship In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities. **The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:** **EEOC Compliance:** Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu . **Title IX** : Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu . **Full Time/Part Time:** Part time **Position Type:** Part Time **Job Classification:** Faculty **Scheduled Hours:** 10