The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

Under the direction of the Dean of Education and Health Professions, this position serves as the Supervising Dentist for both the Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene programs per the standards and regulations of the Dental Hygiene Board of California and Commission on Dental Accreditation.

The college Supervising Dentist is a faculty member assigned to the dental assistant and dental hygiene programs or other related specialty dental areas, as applicable. The Education and Health Professions division and the dental programs maintain a focus on:

• Commitment to and experience in the dentistry profession and in teaching to a diverse population of students.
• The ability to create and sustain supportive learning environments that promote student success.
• Experience with program development, ongoing assessment and effective use of technology in instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to foster partnerships with dental health care provides and related organizations, community organizations, and educational institutions, including high schools and universities.
• Professional experience in areas related to dentistry that includes dental assisting and dental hygiene program administration and one year of full-time academic teaching responsibilities. 

The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. In addition, the dentist will provide clinical supervision for patient care at the SCC Dental Clinic when treatment is being provided by students. This may include:

• Manage with the assistance of the clinical instructor and/or program coordinators any medical history or dental emergency related to the care of patients, students and faculty.
• Consult with student, clinical instructors, and the program coordinators regarding any medical history, medication, and vital sign questions or concerns.
• Refers patients for medical/dental consultations, as necessary.
• Consult with students, clinical faculty, and the patient on extra-oral and intra-oral findings which deviate from normal.
• Provides appropriate dental screenings for clinic patients.
• Authorizes radiographs, provides prescription and supplies appropriate number of films
• Evaluates, interprets and discusses radiographs with the students, clinical instructors, and shares findings with the patient when appropriate.
• Evaluates radiographs based on program criteria.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate patients for sealant application.
• Refers all patients for compressive dental examination or immediate referral in case of emergency.
• Provides treatment and assists with minor dental procedures as necessary such as:
  • Placement of temporary filling material
  • Re-cementation of a crown etc.
  • Adjustment of sealant material.
  • Tends to soft tissue injuries.
• Observes and evaluates NO2O and local anesthesia administration by students.
• Evaluates nitrous oxide/oxygen tank system with clinical/instructional assistants and documents logs.

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience ; OR the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire. 
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the “equivalent” provision.
• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. 

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
3. Letter of Interest 
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts. 
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents. 
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. 
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.