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Part-Time Faculty For Dental Health Programs
The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified individuals to expand its pool of Part-Time Faculty to be clinical instructors for its Dental Health Programs. This position is required to teach in person at our UMA Bangor Campus, our Lewiston Center and/or other distance sites. Additional information about the University's Dental Health Programs can be found at
Please note that this posting is to establish an applicant pool of qualified adjuncts. The University of Maine at Augusta-Bangor Campus, Lewiston Center and other distance sites anticipates a part-time opening for adjunct dental assisting, expanded functions dental assisting, dental hygiene and dentist faculty to provide instruction to our dental health program students in the clinical setting for our clinic labs in both the fall and spring semesters. There is potential for teaching additional courses, contingent upon program needs.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Clinical grading using an electronic grading portfolio
Correspondence with students in person and via email
Use of an online learning management system (Brightspace) and clinical and instructional software
Course coordination meetings with the Program Coordinator and other faculty members
Required orientation, educational methods courses, continuing education courses, and program-specific pieces of training.
Approximately one to two hours per week of outside grading will be required, depending on the number of clinical teaching sessions assigned.
Part-time temporary faculty members may be asked to teach in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable College and University policies.
Required Qualifications:
Dental Assistant Program:
Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in good standing with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
Maine radiographer license in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice
Associate's degree in a science, education or related field
At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
Current CPR certification for healthcare providers
Expanded Function Dental Assisting Program:
Licensed Maine Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Maine radiographer license in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice
At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
Current CPR certification for healthcare providers
Dental Hygiene Program:
Licensed Maine Dental Hygienist with a local anesthesia authority in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice or eligible for Maine licensure with licensure obtained prior to start date
Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation dental hygiene program
Associate's degree in dental hygiene or related field is required
At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
Current CPR certification for healthcare providers
Dentist (eligible for all programs):
Licensed Maine DMD/DDS in good standing with the Maine Board of Dental Practice or eligible for Maine licensure with licensure obtained prior to start date
Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation dental program
At least 2,000 hours of successful clinical experience
Current CPR certification for healthcare providers
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful teaching experience in higher education and working in learning management systems (e.g. Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word and email
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Salary: The salary range is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and experience:
Service Units
0-5 6-12 3-19 20+
Lecturer I* $1211 $1233 $1250 $1283
Lecturer II** $1443 $1465 $1486 $1521
Lecturer III*** $1580 $1601 $1623 $1657
* 0-10 semesters of previous college teaching
** 11-19 semesters of previous college teaching
*** 20 + semesters of previous college teaching
Applicants must be authorized to work in and reside in the United States. Please Note: We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship now or in the future. Application Process:
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
Applications must include:
A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
A resume/curriculum vitae
Be prepared to provide three professional references when requested
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until filled. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Worksite address
bangor, ME, 04401, US
Who can apply
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