Title: Faculty- Dental Hygiene

Employee Classification: Faculty F/T 

Department: Dental Hygiene

Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit:  St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer:  For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community:  Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students.  More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation.  STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance. 

Opportunity to grow:  Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents.  Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance:  Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness:  STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

**Application materials must include: current CPR certification, a valid Missouri Dental Hygiene License, a résumé or CV with a cover letter, and all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable). These documents may need to be combined into a single file for upload**
The position requires a wide range of professional responsibilities, including participation in curriculum and course development, course budget preparation, departmental planning, and attending departmental, campus, and college-wide meetings. The faculty member will actively engage in committee participation, provide student mentoring, and deliver didactic and clinical instruction at either the Forest Park or Florissant Valley campus. Additional responsibilities include coordinating or co-coordinating dental hygiene clinic and laboratory courses, preparing course materials, and performing other duties as assigned. The faculty member’s course assignments will be determined by the program chair and assistant chair, in line with their education, expertise, and preparation.

What you'll do:

• This position encompasses a broad range of professional responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:
  1. Curriculum and Course Development: Actively participate in the development, review, and updating of curriculum for dental hygiene courses to ensure alignment with current industry standards and academic objectives.
  2. Course Budget Preparation: Assist in preparing and managing the budget for dental hygiene courses, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources for instructional and operational needs.
  3. Departmental and College-Wide Engagement: Attend and contribute to departmental, campus, and college-wide meetings, providing valuable input on program development, student success, and institutional goals.
  4. Committee Participation: Serve on departmental and college committees, contributing to institutional growth, policy development, and the enhancement of educational programs.
  5. Student Mentoring and Advising: Mentor and advise dental hygiene students on academic progress, professional development, and career opportunities, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  6. Didactic and Clinical Course Preparation and Teaching: Prepare and deliver instruction for both didactic and clinical courses in dental hygiene, ensuring the effective teaching of theoretical and practical skills.
  7. Clinical and Laboratory Coordination: Coordinate or co-coordinate dental hygiene clinic and laboratory courses, ensuring smooth operations, adherence to safety protocols, and quality instruction.
  8. Course Assignments: Course assignments will be made by the program chair and assistant chair, based on the faculty member’s education, preparation, and expertise, and may include a variety of topics across the dental hygiene curriculum.
  9. Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional duties as needed, in alignment with the goals of the department and institution, to support the success of the dental hygiene program and its students.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

Graduate of a Dental Hygiene Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and Minimum of three (3) years full-time, or full-time equivalent, of clinical Dental Hygiene experience and Current Certification in Healthcare Provider CPR and
Current Dental Hygiene licensure in Missouri with infiltration and block anesthesia and nitrous oxide certifications or eligible for licensure in Missouri and eligible for infiltration and block anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification and
Significant continuing education and professional development activities in subject matter and dental hygiene education methodology and Current American Dental Hygienists' Association membership and Master’s degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in education or subject field
or
Bachelor’s degree with major in subject field or education and dental hygiene college teaching experience and
A commitment to matriculate and complete a master’s degree in education or subject field within five (5) years.
****Application materials must include: current CPR certification, a valid Missouri Dental Hygiene License, a résumé or CV with a cover letter, and all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable). These documents may need to be combined into a single file for upload****

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to meeting the minimum required qualifications, ideal candidates will demonstrate deeper experience with:
Minimum of five (5) years clinical Dental Hygiene experience and
Master’s degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in education or subject field and two (2) years of full-time, or full-time equivalent, college teaching experience