Dental Hygiene Faculty – TFTMP – Macomb & Infant Oral Health

Position Summary

The position is a part–time (24Hrs/week) dental hygiene faculty member at the rank of Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the Division of Dental Public Health & Outreach. The individual will provide clinical supervision to students performing preventive procedures in the Titans for Teeth Mobile Programs (TFTMP) – Macomb & Infant Oral Health programs.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Teaching (70%)
2. Teaching in the TFTMP – Macomb & Infant Oral Health programs, supervising dental students providing preventative services.
3. Support TFTMP Operations (30%):
4. Conduct initial intake/assessment at scheduled location stops.
5. Work with Program Coordinator to obtain necessary information for registration and billing as required.
6. Schedule appointments for patients for appropriate health services in the mobile program.
7. Maintain records of all services provided in the mobile program and compile site completion reports for schools/sites & parents.
8. Maintain inventory and supplies for the mobile program.
9. Portable equipment setup and breakdown and coordinate with Mobile Programs Coordinator in scheduling maintenance of equipment.
10. Support other TFTMP's pas reassigned by the Director.
11. Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Director and or Mobile Programs Coordinator.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
2. Unencumbered, active dental hygiene license in Michigan, or eligible for Michigan Licensure.
3. Possession of current CPR (Basic Life Support).
4. Community health promotion experience.
5. Excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills, including exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
6. Ability to collaborate with members of diverse cultural, socioeconomic and disadvantaged groups