Dental Assistant Instructor (Hourly)

Austin Community College District • Highland, CA

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About The Position

Implements and teaches educational programs, courses, experiences, and services to help students achieve educational objectives. The instructor maintains regular office hours and assists with curriculum development and planning. Courses are taught in accordance with catalog descriptions and course outlines, with instruction designed to support students in meeting course objectives. The instructor communicates course requirements and progress to students, prepares and administers examinations, and participates in curriculum, instructional, and instructional-material evaluations. The role may also involve researching and recommending changes to programs and courses to reflect developments in the subject area.

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.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the business community.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize assigned programs and activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Ability to use spreadsheet, word-processing, database, and presentation software.
• Knowledge of accepted principles, practices, and trends in the program served; applicable sections of the State Education Code; curricula; policies, regulations, and the educational master plan; local labor-market conditions and population demographics; teaching principles and techniques; and academic-subject requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with catalog descriptions and course outlines, supporting students in achieving course objectives.
• Advise students of the instructor-established requirements for meeting course objectives.
• Periodically assess and inform students of their progress toward course objectives.
• Prepare and administer examinations established for the assigned subject area.
• Research and recommend revisions, deletions, or additions to programs and courses to reflect developments in the subject area.
• Participate in evaluations of curriculum and instruction.
• Participate in the 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 actions to prevent unsafe practices.

What This Job Offers

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