Dental Assistant Faculty
About The Position
Rochester Community and Technical College is accepting applications for an Unlimited, Full-time, Dental Assistant Faculty. This position will become unlimited upon completion of the required probationary period. A faculty member’s work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member’s work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree and graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.
- Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a dental assistant.
- One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in or demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and equity-focused working and learning environment.
- Teaching experience at the community/technical college level or demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of community and technical colleges.
- Evidence of active and experiential learning strategies.
- Experience in assessment of student learning that includes a variety of summative and formative strategies.
- Evidence of active and continuous professional development.
- Exceptional team player who is willing to devote t
Responsibilities
- Participate in department and college curriculum development.
- Deliver classroom, lab, and clinical instruction.
- Conduct classroom assessment and evaluation activities.
- Participate in committee assignments and college-wide initiatives.
- Participate in department accreditation and review.
- Engage in professional development activities.
- Advocate on behalf of students, program and college.
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)
- a 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
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
