Dental Assisting Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Reedley College

State Center Community College District • Fresno, CA

15h

About The Position

Dental Assisting Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Reedley College

Requirements

• All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom
• Associate degree and six (6) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; or Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught
• Current license in California as a Registered Dental Assistant ( RDA ) or immediate eligibility to obtain a California license
• Certification in coronal polish, x-ray and sealants
• ( Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
• Related work and professional experience
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Master’s degree or candidate-in-progress in related field
• Continuous professional membership in the American Dental Assistants Association, California Dental Assistants Association and local affiliations
• Current knowledge of evidence based decision making
• Current knowledge of emerging workforce models
• Willingness to lead/participate in the student dental assisting association
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees