PT Instructor- Dental Assisting

Cape Fear Community College•Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

To provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to college students through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, and clinical experiences. Clinical sessions include a maximum of 20 hours per week to include daytime, evenings, and/or Saturdays.

Requirements

Graduate of a CODA accredited dental assisting program or accredited DDS or DMD Program
A baccalaureate or higher is required to teach didactic courses
Evidence of academic preparation consistent with the American Dental Association Commission standards for accreditation. This includes documented background in educational methodology, techniques, and instruction or ability to complete within three months of hire date.
Registered Dental Hygienist must also hold a CDA credential and have chairside experience as a dental assistant
Minimum of three calendar years’ experience in the clinical practice of dental assisting, dental hygienist or dentist
Current Certified Dental Assistant certification or Licensed Dentist
Compliance with required immunizations
Current OSHA training
Current HIPAA training
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Professional skills, knowledge and attributes within the Dental assisting profession
Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instructional techniques and procedures
Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment
Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
Dental software for record keeping
Dental software for dental imaging
Management of medical emergencies in the dental clinic
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, communicating with others, operating assigned equipment, and handling varied tasks simultaneously
Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include standing or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment, handling varied tasks simultaneously, and bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
Ability to maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions, responding to questions, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Nice To Haves

Teaching experiences in dental or dental assisting at or above the program level
Member of a Professional Dental Association

Responsibilities

Provide classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to students
Collaborate with lead course instructor on course development and assessment tools
Evaluate student performance in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical setting
Provide demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area
Provide feedback and remediation as necessary for dental assisting students
Attend clinical calibration meetings
Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lessons format.
Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate