Instructor-Dental Assisting

Arizona College • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

Arizona College is currently seeking an Instructor for our Dental Assisting Program here at our Glendale, AZ Campus! This is a part-time position with morning shifts from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 1:05 pm. A sign-on bonus is being offered to qualified candidates. Arizona College is a rapidly growing institution dedicated to transforming people's lives through education. We offer both nursing and allied health programs, preparing students for in-demand careers in healthcare and significantly improving our community through the care our graduates provide. We are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields, teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative, and we embrace our core values: Passion, Excellence, Adaptability, Accountability, and Integrity.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years experience directly related to the programs overseen is required (Post-Secondary Instructor experience preferred).
• Documented formal education/training in the field of study for which the program is preparing students to enter.
• Meet applicable accreditation, state and national faculty/instructor credential, certification and/or licensure standards associated with program areas overseen by holding a current CDA or RDA from the Dental Assisting National Board.
• Working knowledge of instructional theory, basic education principles, practices and methodologies, the developmental process, competency-based curricula, and general classroom and lab practices.
• Possesses good organizational skills, knowledge of record keeping procedures, including the ability to collect and organize data and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate levels of authority as well as creating an atmosphere of support and confidence for students.
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and students.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress caused by workload, deadlines, and situations as they occur.
• Must be tactful, have good interpersonal skills and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine duties under general supervision from the Program Director.
• Teach three classes per day or evening shift, providing a learning experience in the classroom and lab.
• Keep students engaged in a classroom environment while following an established curriculum/syllabus.
• Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Offer constant guidance during the practical portion of class, educating students on proper technique and skills.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and counsel those who do not adhere to guidelines.
• Recognize and analyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate action.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling by tutoring and mentoring students on an individual basis when needed.
• Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Participate in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions.
• Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and students.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree