Dental Assistant Faculty (Unlimited, Full-Time)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Minneapolis College is hiring an unlimited, full-time Dental Assistant Faculty member for its Dental Assistant Department. The department educates students pursuing a diploma or associate degree and emphasizes excellence in teaching and learning. The faculty member may teach all components of dental assistant education, including theory, laboratory, and clinical instruction, with an annual teaching load of 32 credits. Instruction may be delivered in traditional, synchronous online, and asynchronous online formats. Teaching hours vary, with some evening and weekend work possible; telework is not available. The faculty member is expected to teach with an inclusive, equity-minded approach; support student success; develop, review, and revise instructional and assessment materials; and participate in assessing course and program learning outcomes. The role also includes service to the dental assistant division and college community, including committee work and regular meetings, and ongoing professional development in dental assisting and teaching and learning. The position begins January 7, 2027. The position is open until filled, with a priority review deadline of November 17, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited dental assisting program.
Three full-time years, or equivalent, of verified related paid work experience as a dental assistant.
At least one year of the required work experience must have occurred within the five years immediately preceding the credential-field application; this recency requirement is waived for individuals with two years of successful full-time or equivalent post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Dental Assistant certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Current Dental Assistant license from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
Complete the teaching and learning competency requirement within the first three years of employment.
Current and former Minneapolis College employees must be in good standing to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching college-level dental assisting, including theory and laboratory instruction.
Experience serving diverse and historically underserved populations.
Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Evidence of commitment to student success and program completion.
Experience with learner-outcome assessment and evaluation.
Ability to educate adult learners, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and international students.
Working knowledge of instructional techniques and delivery methods such as online education, learning management systems (D2L Brightspace), and digital technology.
Collaborative approach and willingness to devote time to student success and the success of the dental assistant division.

Responsibilities

Teach a full-time annual load of 32 credits in college-level dental assisting courses, including theory, laboratory, and clinic components.
Teach with an inclusive and equity-minded approach and support student success.
Teach in traditional and other delivery formats, including synchronous and asynchronous online instruction.
Develop, review, and revise instructional and assessment materials.
Participate in assessment of program and course student learning outcomes.
Serve on committees, attend regular meetings, and participate in the dental assistant division and broader college community.
Use current teaching strategies, including active learning, learner-outcome assessment, and online instruction.
Maintain ongoing professional development in dental assisting and teaching and learning.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Professional development support.
Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.