Dental Assistant Faculty Adjunct/Temporary Part-Time
About The Position
Minneapolis College is seeking applications for potential temporary part-time and/or adjunct Dental Assistant Faculty within the School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Wellness. The Dental Assistant Department at Minneapolis College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning as we educate the next generation of dental assistants. Faculty members collaborate in the delivery of dental assistant courses to prepare students to complete their diploma or associate degree. This position may teach all components of dental assistant education: theory, lab, and clinic. Instructor Responsibilities: Teaching all aspects of Dental assisting (theory, lab and clinic). Teaches with an inclusive and equity-minded approach. Is dedicated to excellence in teaching and has the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. Is committed to student success. Teaches in traditional as well as other delivery modes, including, but not limited to, synchronous and asynchronous online formats. Regularly develops, reviews, and revises instructional and assessment materials. Participates in the assessment of program and course student learning outcomes. Is a participatory member of the dental assistant division and the greater college community through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings. Practices current teaching strategies, including active learning, learner outcome assessments, and online instruction. Maintains ongoing professional development in dental assisting as well as in the areas of teaching and learning. Should be flexible with teaching hours; with the possibility of evening and weekends
Requirements
- Must possess or meet minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State colleges and universities credential field of Dental Assistant, #500088: Visit https://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/fields/500088.html for details.
- Bachelor degree and graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.
- Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verifi ed related paid work experience as a dental assistant.
- One year of this work experience shall be within the fi ve years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential fi eld. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
- Dental Assistant certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Current Dental Assistant License from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
- Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
- To be qualified for this position, you must meet all minimum qualifications.
- All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
- Minneapolis College does not sponsor visas.
- Cover Letter addressing your experience and the preferred qualifications listed in this announcement
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degrees
- Applicants should be prepared to provide contact information of four (4) references, including two (2) managers, who can directly address qualifications for this position (prefer that at least one reference observed you while you were acting in a teaching capacity).
- APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT TO BE CONSIDERED.
Responsibilities
- Teaching all aspects of Dental assisting (theory, lab and clinic)
- Teaches with an inclusive and equity-minded approach
- Is dedicated to excellence in teaching and has the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community
- Is committed to student success
- Teaches in traditional as well as other delivery modes, including, but not limited to, synchronous and asynchronous online formats
- Regularly develops, reviews, and revises instructional and assessment materials
- Participates in the assessment of program and course student learning outcomes
- Is a participatory member of the dental assistant division and the greater college community through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings
- Practices current teaching strategies, including active learning, learner outcome assessments, and online instruction
- Maintains ongoing professional development in dental assisting as well as in the areas of teaching and learning
- Should be flexible with teaching hours; with the possibility of evening and weekends
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
