SALARY: Depends on Qualifications =
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| OPENING DATE: 07/12/18 |
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| CLOSING DATE: 07/26/18 11:59 PM =
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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: =
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Develop and teach a variety of courses related to =
the=20
college's dental hygiene program. Foster student =
achievement=20
of discipline-specific, college-wide, and transfer =
degree=20
learning outcomes. Assess and modify curriculum as =
needed to=20
meet the changing needs of industry. Teach classes in =
a=20
variety of timeframes and delivery formats. Work with =
other=20
faculty and administrators to plan, implement, and =
update=20
program and program materials. Take part in college=20
activities, student advising, mentoring part-time =
faculty and=20
scheduling. This is an annual renewable position with =
the=20
possibility to convert to tenure track. This position =
reports=20
to the Director of Dental Programs.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: |
- Plan and teach a variety of dental hygiene =
courses=20
appropriate to the program goals=09
- Develop, organize, and implement calibration =
procedures=20
as second-year lead faculty; mentor and advise =
part-time=20
clinical faculty =09
- Advise students on educational and career =
planning;=20
facilitate student learning through traditional =
activities=20
and various alternative teaching/learning methods; =
identify=20
course and program learning outcomes=09
- Teach productive and constructive work habits, =
study=20
skills, and core skills as identified by the =
college;=20
develop and incorporate instructional methods that =
support=20
best learning practices; develop and teach =
curriculum that=20
supports the college's global outcomes, cultural =
diversity,=20
and non-discrimination; model the communications, =
teamwork,=20
and critical thinking skills needed for employment =
as a=20
dental hygienist; design learning experiences for a =
variety=20
of learning styles=09
- Develop and maintain classroom and lab =
procedures,=20
including safety, that follow local, state, and =
federal=20
policies and procedures; share responsibility for=20
educational facilities and equipment=09
- Use current college online learning management =
systems=20
as required=09
- Communicate expectations and establish clear =
grading=20
criteria through appropriate instructional means, =
including=20
but not limited to developing course syllabi, =
handouts, and=20
materials that support the instructional process; =
evaluate=20
student progress, maintain appropriate records, and =
provide=20
clear, timely feedback; deal consistently and fairly =
with=20
all students=09
- Pursue appropriate professional development =
activities=20
to stay current in assigned teaching field and =
technical=20
field=09
- Develop and maintain industry and community =
support for=20
the dental programs; attend advisory committee =
meetings and=20
maintain contact with industry for job placement and =
follow-up activities=09
- Be familiar with, and advance, the college's =
mission,=20
vision, and goals and how they relate to academic =
and=20
technical programs; follow college, local, state and =
federal=20
policies and procedures; attend department and =
college=20
meetings as appropriate=09
- Work with college counselors, special needs =
faculty, and=20
other faculty to identify and incorporate general =
education=20
learning needs for technical students=09
- Regular and satisfactory attendance and =
punctuality;=20
other duties as assigned
In =
addition,=20
full-time faculty will also:
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- Maintain regular office hours=09
- Develop curriculum and develop and assess =
program and=20
educational outcomes=09
- Perform advising, recruiting, and retention =
activities=09
- Hold regular meetings of the program advisory =
committee=09
- Take part in college accreditation, program =
review, and=20
college committees as specified in the faculty =
bargained=20
agreement=09
- May receive, as approved, release time to work =
on=20
professional growth activities=09
- Perform other professional activities as =
approved by the=20
Dean of Allied Health
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QUALIFICATIONS: |
- Master's degree required=09
- Current license to practice as a dental =
hygienist in=20
Washington State=09
- Five years' recent work experience as a dental=20
hygienist=09
- Clinical Lead experience=09
- Relevant teaching experience, especially with =
adult=20
learners; demonstrated knowledge of diverse teaching =
modalities=09
- Valid CPR/First Aid certificate or ability to =
obtain=20
same prior to employment=09
- Excellent written and verbal communication and =
customer=20
service skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office =
applications=20
and EagleSoft electronic records software preferred=09
- Experience in, and commitment to, working with=20
undergraduate education strongly preferred=09
- Willingness to participate on college, division, =
or=20
department committees=09
- Must have sensitivity and demonstrated ability =
to=20
successfully interact with diverse populations=09
- Due to the diversity of the college population, =
we=20
encourage applicants who are multilingual to=20
apply
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: |
Compensation
Placement on the =
faculty=20
salary schedule is based on an individual assessment =
of=20
education and experience. Salary is negotiable =
depending upon=20
qualifications; salary is for an academic year (173 =
days) and=20
as may be adjusted according to the faculty bargained=20
agreement. Working hours are usually Monday through =
Friday=20
between 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, with some evening advising =
and=20
other flexible hours as needed. Summer quarter =
employment may=20
be available based on student enrollment. This is a =
full-time,=20
Annual Renewable position with the possibility to =
convert to=20
Tenure Track position. Medical, dental, and insurance =
benefits=20
are provided as currently administered under Public =
Employees=20
Benefits Board; State Retirement Plan; sick leave is =
equal to=20
1 day per month, effective upon=20
employment.
Required Online =
Application=20
Materials
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- Online application=09
- Current resume=09
- Cover letter=09
- Responses to the supplemental questions included =
in the=20
online application =
process
Conditions of=20
Employment
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- Official transcripts/certifications will be =
required=20
upon employment=09
- Job offers are contingent upon successful =
completion of=20
background/reference =
checks
Physical/Mental=20
Requirements: The physical demands =
described=20
here are representative of those that must be met by =
an=20
employee to successfully perform the essential =
functions of=20
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made =
to=20
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the =
essential=20
functions.
- Mobility: ability to sit, walk or stand for =
extended=20
periods of time=09
- Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to =
operate a=20
computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write =
and take=20
notes and/or prepare materials or equipment=09
- Lifting: frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or=20
otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds =
Hearing/Talking:=20
ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the =
telephone, and speak in person=09
- Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make =
decisions and concentrate, frequent contact with =
co-workers,=20
as well as the public=09
- Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to =
read=20
files, documents, and computer screens and do =
close-up work;=20
ability to adjust focus=20
frequently
Environmental/Work=20
Conditions
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- Frequent use of office equipment=09
- Exposure to weather; corridors between building =
are=20
located outdoors
Eligibility=20
Verification
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- If you are hired, you will need proof of =
identity, and=20
documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal =
authorization to=20
work
Affirmative Action=20
Statement
Lake Washington Institute of =
Technology=20
is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority =
groups=20
are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington =
Institute of=20
Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, =
color,=20
national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, =
sexual=20
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, =
creed,=20
disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era =
veteran=20
status in is programs and activities. Questions =
regarding the=20
College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to =
the=20
Meena Park, Executive Director of Human Resources, =
Affirmative=20
Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425)=20
739-8212.
CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED =
NOTICES
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| Full-Time Faculty, Dental Hygiene Supplemental=20
Questionnaire |
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1. |
What is your highest level of education? |
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school diploma
Associate's=20
degree
Bachelor's=20
degree
Master's=20
degree
Earned=20
doctorate
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2. |
Do you have a degree from a CODA accredited =
institution? |
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Yes=20
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No
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3. |
Do you have a minimum of 5 years work experience as a =
dental=20
hygienist? |
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Yes=20
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No
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4. |
Do you have a valid CPR/First Aid certificate or the =
ability to=20
obtain prior to employment? |
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Yes=20
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No
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5. |
How many years of teaching experience do you have in =
Dental=20
Hygiene? |
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None
Less=20
than 2 years
2 to 3=20
years
3 to 4=20
years
4 to 5=20
years
5 or=20
more years
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6. |
Do you have knowledge of current Dental Hygiene practices, =
laws,=20
and regulations for the State of Washington? |
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Yes=20
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No
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7. |
Do you have a current license to practice as a Dental =
Hygienist=20
in Washington State or the ability to acquire a Washington =
State=20
License prior to employment? |
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Yes=20
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No
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8. |
Do you have experience as a Clinical Lead =
instructor? |
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Yes=20
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No
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9. |
Please describe, in 250 to 500 words, your teaching and =
learning=20
philosophy. |
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10. |
Lake Washington values diversity and welcomes students =
from all=20
backgrounds and levels of educational attainment. In 500 =
words or=20
less, please describe how you would help LWTech enhance its=20
commitment to diversity. |
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11. |
Are you able to perform the essential functions of this=20
position, with or without accommodation? |
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Yes=20
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No
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12. |
Acknowledgement of required application materials.
An =
LWTech=20
application packet must contain a complete application =
(including=20
education & employment history), resume, and cover =
letter.=20
Please ensure your application is complete and that you =
attach your=20
resume and letter before moving forward with this =
submission. |
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I=20
acknowledge that if my application packet - including a =
complete=20
application, resume, and cover letter - is incomplete, =
LWTech will=20
not consider me for this position.
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