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Assistant/Associate Professor - Dental Hygiene

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in Qatar
Posted on November 19, 2024

Job details

Responsibilities

The College of Health Sciences invites applications for positions Dental Hygiene faculty at Assistant/ Associate Professor rank.

Your Commitment

Reporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of courses in Dental Hygiene within the College of Health Sciences. S/he will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment. The successful candidate will liaise with industry and other educational institutions; participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage and control projects within the specified program area. Faculty members will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the University and beyond.

Skills

Education and Experience Requirements

Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are noted below.

Education

A PhD or Doctorate in Periodontics or related dental/oral health fields. Those whose PhD or Doctorate is not in periodontics must hold a graduate or undergraduate diploma or degree in dental hygiene.

All candidates must hold registration and be in good standing.

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years full-time equivalent recent clinical practice experience.

Experience in teaching at a post-secondary institution.

Demonstrated competence with curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.

Demonstrated use of diverse and current teaching approaches in the classroom and for practice experiences including the laboratory, simulation, and practicums.

Demonstrated ability to use a variety of educational technology and platforms.

Demonstrated academic and information literacy skills.

Consideration will be given to candidates who have mentored/preceptored dental hygiene students during practice practicums; and/or a minimum of eight (8) years full-time equivalent of clinical dental experience.

Scholarship and Research

Demonstrated accomplishment in advancement or contributions to health-related knowledge through applied research and publication and knowledge dissemination.

Preference given to candidates with demonstrated contribution to curriculum development and to teaching and learning.

Other required skills

Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST's mandate.

Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in program outcomes.

Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.

Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning.

Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community.

Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.

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