Part Time Instructor of Dental Hygiene - Wharton County Junior College : Job Details

Salary: $35.00 HourlyLocation : Wharton, TXJob Type: Faculty Part TimeJob Number: 2311 F 059Department: Vocational Instruction's AreaDivision: Allied HealthOpening Date: 11/15/2023General Description This position will instruct daytime courses at the WCJC Wharton Campus.The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students. Full job description can be viewed by and searching the job title. Requirements This position requires a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 3 years clinical dental hygiene experience and graduation from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program. This position requires a valid, unencumbered dental hygienist license (TX license preferred). A criminal background check is required.To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:1) Cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for position2) Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining at least 3 years of clinical dental hygiene work3) Copies of all college transcript(s) showing completion of a Bachelor's degree (Must also be a graduate of a CODA accredited dental hygiene program)4) Copy of dental hygienist licenseAll documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) provides three retirement plans for it's part time employees. Part time employees must select and contribute to one of these three retirement plans.Teachers Retirement System (TRS)Part time employees of WCJC who are currently contributing to TRS through another school must select TRS. TRS deductions will be made from their paycheck. (Note-Part time employees not currently contributing to TRS through another school system MUST choose either Social Security or the 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF.)Social SecuritySocial Security is a retirement plan provided by the Federal Government. Social Security deductions are not made with pre-tax dollars. Contributions made while employed with WCJC are not available upon termination with the College but at retirement. Retirement benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration.403b Tax Sheltered AnnuityThe 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity is a retirement plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF. Employees choosing this tax sheltered retirement fund contribute 7.50% of their gross income. Contributions to TIAA-CREF are made with pre-tax dollars. The money earned by the plan is tax sheltered until withdrawn. Employees who choose TIAA-CREF vest in the retirement fund with their first contribution. An employee, upon termination of employment with WCJC, is eligible to withdraw their vested funds from the 403b plan subject to the penalties and terms of the TIAA-CREF and IRS rules concerning 403b plans.Questions regarding retirement plans should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-###-#### extension 6376.01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

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02 Do you have a minimum of 3 years clinical dental hygiene experience?

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03 Have you graduated from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program?

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• No

04 Do you have a valid, unencumbered dental hygienist license? (TX license preferred)

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05 Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.

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06 I have verified that the following attachments have been successfully uploaded to my WCJC online application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or Curriculum
• Copies of all college transcript(s)
• Copy of Dental Hygienist License

07 WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand my teaching location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.

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