Instructor, Dental Assisting Looking to fill immediately-(retention bonus $4000 - see job description for more details)
About The Position
This position provides instruction in the Dental Assisting Department and advising for students pursuing the Dental Assisting Diploma and national certification. The role involves maintaining subject matter mastery, developing and teaching courses, advising students, and adhering to college and department policies. The instructor will also contribute to program reviews, accreditation processes, and data collection for reporting. Active participation in meetings, committees, and events is expected, along with upholding the college's vision, mission, values, and RISE statement. Supporting diversity, establishing learning outcomes, and participating in program improvement activities are key responsibilities. The instructor will also assist in developing program information sessions, evaluate student progress, and deliver curriculum courses. Annual professional development is required, along with monitoring the dental climate to support department growth. Quality assurance measures related to clinic protocol and patient care, as well as attending annual educational meetings for accreditation, are also part of the role. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Appropriate credential held for courses taught.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching at a community college in a dental assisting program.
- Educational Methodology coursework experience.
- Five years of full-time or equivalent experience as a clinical dental assistant.
- Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Responsibilities
- Maintains mastery of subject matter.
- Develops and/or teaches courses for which the appropriate credential is held.
- Teaches in various formats, various locations, and via various delivery methods.
- Advises students.
- Adheres to policies, procedures, expectations, and practices of the College, the department, and discipline.
- Communicates clearly with students, other faculty, and staff.
- Contributes to a safe and secure campus environment.
- Enforces Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct.
- Assists with program reviews, program accreditation, and SACSCOC accreditation as appropriate.
- Assists with data collection and documentation for program and institutional reporting.
- Attends meetings and events and actively participates on committees and taskforces.
- Attends the annual commencement ceremony.
- Upholds the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
- Supports diversity in all aspects.
- Establishes measures, and/or upholds learning outcomes that are relevant and meaningful.
- Participates in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation activities for program improvement.
- Assists in development and delivery of program information session materials.
- Evaluates student progress in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
- Develops, prepares, and/or delivers all levels of curriculum courses.
- Completes required professional development annually.
- Supports department stability and growth by monitoring the dental climate state, nation, and worldwide.
- Performs quality assurance measures as related to clinic protocol and patient care.
- Attends annual educational meetings at the state and/or national level to maintain accreditation standards with CODA.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $4,000 retention bonus ($2,000 paid each December and $2,000 paid each May)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
