Clinical Instructional Assistant-Dentist
About The Position
Stark State College seeks a licensed dentist to serve as a part-time Clinical Instructional Assistant in its Dental Hygiene Program. The role supports academic excellence, student success, and community engagement by working with faculty to guide students as they treat patients in the Dental Hygiene Clinic. The assistant shares clinical expertise, reinforces best practices, and helps students develop the skills and confidence to provide safe, high-quality care. The position also supports instruction in other Dental Hygiene Program courses as needed, clinic operations, and patient treatment. Training, calibration, and methodology workshops take approximately 3–6 hours per semester. Work availability may be needed during the day, afternoon, and/or evening, and hours and days vary by semester. Teaching assignments depend on course and program enrollment. Candidates selected for employment must reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate there.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Dentistry.
- Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Ohio.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a faculty team.
- Critical-thinking and decision-making abilities.
- Working knowledge of computers, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet navigation.
- Availability during the day, afternoon, and/or evening; hours and days vary by semester.
- Must reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio if selected for employment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a faculty team member while students provide treatment to patients.
- Review patient medical and dental histories.
- Perform oral examinations.
- Administer local anesthesia as needed.
- Identify when patients need medical consultations and follow patient care protocols.
- Manage medical emergencies in the clinic.
- Evaluate student performance using established clinic evaluation rubrics and explain the clinical grading system to students.
- Evaluate and assist students with alginate impressions, dental sealants, and whitening.
- Attend training, calibration, and methodology workshops, approximately 3–6 hours per semester.
- Support supply inventory and equipment maintenance protocols.
- Provide instruction in other Dental Hygiene Program courses as needed.
- Perform other duties related to patient treatment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
