Adjunct Dental Assisting Instructor

Position Summary:

The Dental Assisting Instructor provides updated and fully prepared instruction to students, actively engages in retention activities and manages the classroom/lab activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches courses as assigned by the Department Chair/DOE/Academic Dean.
• Utilizes unit and daily lesson plans.
• Utilizes a variety of supplementary resources (i.e. instructional technology, guest speakers, field trips, current articles and literature, discipline specific equipment, etc.).
• Maintains laboratory and classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Monitors classroom and student safety and immediately report safety concerns to appropriate manager.
• Actively engages in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
• Submits assigned grading and attendance documentation on deadline.
• Provides assistance for the planning, development, and maintenance of program curriculum.
• Works with the Department Chair/Director of Education/Academic Dean to resolve student concerns.
• Provides each student course syllabi on the first day of class.
• Grades tests, projects, and other assignments in a required timeframe.
• Records and maintains accurate student attendance and grade records.
• Participates in student activities such as serving as club advisors, if asked.
• Completes midterm evaluations for each student halfway through the term.
• Reports need for supplies and computer equipment to manager.
• Is aware of the school catalog, faculty handbook, and student handbook, and understands all the procedures and expectations stated within it as well as policies stated therein.
• Participates in the evaluation of textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Is accountable for all equipment, textbooks, instructor’s manuals, software, tapes, CD, etc. being used for the current term.
• Submits final grades to the Registrar by established deadline.
• Performs end-of-the term procedures by preparing the classroom for the next term.
• Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth.
• Attends scheduled company meetings, in-service workshops and faculty meetings and incorporate learned concepts into classroom instruction.
• Participates in Advisory Board activities coordinated through Career Services and the DOE/Academic Dean.
• Adheres to and supports school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog.
• Attends graduation and orientation ceremonies.
• Performs such other duties as may be specified by the Department Chair/DOE/Academic Dean or the School Director.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

• Completion of a Dental Assistant program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; associate degree preferred
• Certifications:
  • CDA and/or
  • RDA
  • EFDA not required but highly desired
  • DANB RHS required
• Minimum of 3 years of chairside experience
• Higher education/Post secondary teaching experience preferred
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Team player who demonstrates initiative, dependability and reliability

Classification: Non-exempt

Work Hours: May vary daily, and evening and weekend hours may be required.

Travel: None

Working Environment: Interior/Classroom/Lab