Adjunct Faculty, Dental Assistant Program (Pooled Position, Central Campus)

Broward College • Boulder, CO

3d • $2,376 - $2,656

About The Position

Broward College, a large state college in South Florida with approximately 50,000 students and 4,000 employees, is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member for its Dental Assistant Program. The college, recognized as a best-in-state employer by Forbes and a top 10 community college by the Aspen Institute, is committed to educating its students and contributing to the educational attainment and economic well-being of its student population and the surrounding community. The ideal candidate will share the college’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Dental Assisting or a related field.
• Graduated from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Commitment to teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Prior college teaching experience.
• Preferred accredited program within the State of Florida or completed expanded functions course recognized by the Florida State board of dentistry.
• Bachelor degree.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a mastery of their specific discipline, a deep commitment to the college mission of fostering student success, academic achievement, and persistence, technological competence, and the ability to use skills and strategies that engage students in ways that facilitate learning and prepare students for productive lives.
• Employ teaching methods to accommodate various levels of academic preparation and incorporate appropriate and engaging technology across different modalities of instruction to facilitate student learning.
• Facilitate the needs of different learners across programs by implementing responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students.
• Examine and adapt one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.
• Engage in student consultation, course preparation, review of course outlines, and preparation of course syllabi.
• Provide prompt and constructive support to students through regular office hours and timely feedback on assessments and activities.
• Provide prompt feedback to student emails.
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines such as grade processing, enrollment verification, syllabus submission, and textbook adoption.
• Participate in service to the college and its community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree