Dental Assisting Instructor (Adjunct)

West Coast University•Ontario, CA

About The Position

As a Dental Assisting Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At American Career College you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of Dental Assistants as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

Requirements

Two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach; or Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach ( if candidate does not meet education requirement ).
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Must be a graduate from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or the subject area in which they teach.
Must hold a valid, active, current license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)/ Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and have been licensed for a minimum of two (2) years.
Must possess a Certificate of Completion of a course in teaching methodology of at least 30 hours or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Current CPR Card.

Nice To Haves

Must have a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the subject areas taught or demonstrate prior training in instructional methodology and teaching skills from a formal teacher educational program or any comparable training program or formal in-house training program.

Responsibilities

Employing appropriate instructional methods and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students and modifying where appropriate to meet diverse students’ needs.
Preparing outlines of instructional programs and training schedules according to established course objectives.
Observing and evaluating students' work to determine progress, provides feedback, and makes suggestions for improvement.
Encouraging the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
Presenting lectures and conducting discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence, using visual aids such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
Supervising independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training, as necessary.
Providing individualized tutorial and/or remedial instruction.
Conducting simulated on-the-job training, classes, or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and/or methods of designated subjects.
Posting and maintaining regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
Participating in graduation ceremonies.
Working with the college administration, staff, and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college/program.
Substituting for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
Participating in conferences, seminars, and training sessions.
Attending at least one (1) professional development activity annually, two (2) in-service events annually and faculty meetings.