Instructor, Dental Assistant -Didactic - Full time Faculty Assignment

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

About The Position

Houston City College seeks a full-time didactic Dental Assistant Instructor to support the college curriculum and programs. The faculty member will teach a full load each semester, establish courses according to higher-education standards, and support student learning through effective instruction, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. The instructor may teach at various district locations, including partner school districts, and in face-to-face, hybrid, or synchronous or asynchronous online formats. The role includes developing and delivering instruction, assessing student and program outcomes, maintaining student records, advising students, and keeping current with developments and technologies in the discipline. Faculty also contribute to college and community activities, program accreditation, curriculum review, and institutional planning. The instructor must be eligible to teach clinical courses at HCC affiliate sites under those sites’ entry requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Current Certified Dental Assistant certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), unless exempt as a licensed dental hygienist or dentist.
Current Texas Registered Dental Assistant credential, unless exempt as a licensed dental hygienist or dentist.
At least 3 years of chair-side dental assisting experience.
Eligibility to teach clinical courses at HCC affiliate sites by meeting the sites’ entry requirements.
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer applications and software.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Sensitivity to students from varied academic and socioeconomic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-discipline and ability to effectively manage others.
Willingness and ability to teach day or evening classes at multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in dental materials, dental radiography, and chair-side dental assisting.

Responsibilities

Teach a full faculty workload each semester and demonstrate knowledge and skill in dental assisting instruction.
Collect, analyze, document, and report data used to assess student, course, and program outcomes, and use the results to improve teaching and learning.
Continuously improve instruction by reviewing and applying innovative teaching methods, techniques, and delivery formats.
Develop and use course and laboratory syllabi consistent with college, discipline, and departmental guidelines, and submit copies to the department chair.
Plan and use varied teaching methods and materials that support course objectives and accommodate differing student backgrounds and learning styles.
Evaluate student progress toward course outcomes and communicate progress in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate student records and submit reports, forms, grades, and attendance rosters by required deadlines.
Review, evaluate, and recommend textbooks and learning materials.
Teach at various times and locations as institutional and program needs require, including dual-credit sections at partner school districts.
Teach in face-to-face, hybrid, synchronous online, asynchronous online, or combined modalities.
Use equipment and facilities responsibly and assist with routine instructional laboratory maintenance when appropriate.
Use classroom technology effectively and explore new instructional methodologies.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community; provide posted office hours and other appropriate access and academic or program-specific assistance to students.
Present information about academic fields and programs, including subject matter, objectives, transfer and employment opportunities, careers, clubs, activities, support services, and scholarships.
Conduct academic advising activities in coordination with the Chair or Director as needed.
Set annual professional-growth objectives with the department chair, stay current in the discipline, apply technologies that support learning, and participate in evaluation processes.
Participate in institutional service activities, including opening-week events, conference days, commencement, and graduation.
Participate in discipline committee and program meetings and activities, as well as department, college, and system meetings or committees.
Follow HCCS policies and procedures and contribute to college-related student, recruitment, enrollment, retention, community education, and other activities.
Support program and college accreditation requirements, institutional planning, departmental goals, and budget-priority development.
Review and revise curricula and practices to comply with professional standards, state requirements, business and industry needs, and higher-education requirements.
Assist with articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city as needed.