Job Information
State of Colorado Faculty, Dental Hygiene in Fort Collins, Colorado
Faculty, Dental Hygiene
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Faculty, Dental Hygiene
Salary
$57,148.00 - $65,052.00 Annually
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJE-202401217-04/2024
Department
Front Range Community College
Opening Date
04/09/2024
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Larimer Campus 4616 S. Shields Street Fort Collins, Co 80526
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Annette Morales 303-678-3800 annette.morales@frontrange.edu
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Description
Benefits
Department Information
Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, Front Range Community College is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities. FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country byNewsweek.
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence foreveryone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Description of Job
Who You Are
As a full-time faculty member in our newly created Dental Hygiene Department, you provide instruction in all levels of dental hygiene, including certificate and/or transfer levels.
You work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success is your top priority. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills.
As a faculty member you act as a mentor for the part-time instructors. You serve as representative of the department by participating in committees, task forces, and events at the campus, college, and/or state levels. You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College.
This position has the opportunity for occasional remote work opportunities, and there will be a substantial on-campus presence needed.
Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment.
SALARY: $57,148 - $65.052 for a 9-month grant-funded contract. Please see ourFaculty Salary Matrix (https://www.frontrange.edu/_resources/docs/careers/Faculty%20Pay%20Matrix%202023-2024.pdf) (Download PDF reader)for more specific information.
BENEFITS: Please click here to find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/)
SELECTION PROCESS:Position will remain open until filled with a priority given deadline of April 22, 2024. This posting could be used to fill multiple or similar positions.
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. Completed application package includes:A resume; A letter of interest; A copy of official transcripts; A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and A list of courses and the semesters you have taught.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Required Education/Training & Work Experience:
Faculty must be a dental hygienist or a dentist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and possesses a bachelors or higher degree, who has background in education and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals.
Dental Hygienist:
Current Dental Hygiene license
Successful completion of the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
Successful completion of a Colorado regional or state clinical board examination
OR
Dentist:
Current Dentist License
Successful completion of the written National Board Dental Examination
Successful completion of a Colorado regional or state clinical board examination
AND
Bachelors’ degree or higher in a related field
4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.
Related Degree, Credential, and/or Occupational Experience in: 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.
Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.
To Apply Click on Link:Dental Hygiene (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/frontrange/jobs/4461250/faculty-dental-hygiene)
Supplemental Information
Benefit-Eligible Employees
Group Health Benefits
If you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave
Leave of Absence Options
College Invest 529
Additional information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) .
Retirement
FRCC employees contribute to Colorado PERA (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
Tuition Reimbursement
Education and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges.
Professional Development Opportunities
FRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Front Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions. Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role.
Employee Assistance Program
Our employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit https://cseap.colorado.gov/ .
BenefitHub
As a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.
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