Dental Assistant Instructor (Hourly)

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Implements and teaches educational programs, courses, experiences, and services that help students achieve educational objectives. The instructor teaches assigned courses in accordance with catalog descriptions and course outlines, advises students about course requirements, monitors and communicates student progress, and prepares and administers examinations. The role also contributes to curriculum and instructional evaluation and recommends program or course revisions to reflect developments in the subject area. The job posting states that instructors maintain regular office hours and assist with curriculum development and planning.

Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment and may involve local travel in the Austin area. The position requires a Registered Dental Assistant credential from the State of Texas, a valid Texas driver's license, and reliable transportation.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a dental assistant.
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential required from the State of Texas.
• Valid Texas driver's license and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.
• Knowledge of accepted principles, practices, and trends in the program served; applicable State Education Code sections; curricula; policies and regulations; the educational master plan; labor-market conditions and community demographics; teaching principles and techniques; and academic subject requirements.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing; establish effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the business community; interpret, apply, and explain regulations, policies, and procedures; plan and organize assigned programs and activities; maintain confidentiality; and use interpersonal and written communication skills effectively.
• Ability to use spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
• Ability to perform work involving standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with catalog descriptions, course outlines, and course objectives.
• Advise students of instructor-established requirements for meeting course objectives.
• Periodically evaluate students' progress toward course objectives and inform them of that progress.
• Prepare and administer examinations established for the assigned subject area.
• Research and recommend revisions, deletions, or additions to programs and courses in response to developments in the subject area.
• Participate in evaluations of curriculum and instruction.
• Participate in evaluation of instructional materials.
• Maintain regular office hours and assist with curriculum development and planning.
• Follow safety rules, report unsafe conditions and behavior, and take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent unsafe practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed