Continuing Education Dental Assisting Instructor

Instructors are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the Community Education Centers’ mission of providing a quality training and education for all students attending classes. Categories include full-time with benefits, and temporary without benefits. The relationship of the instructor to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor, and facilitator of learning. The ideal candidate for this position would have a passion for teaching and extensive experience working as a dental assistant.

Qualifications:

• Dental Assisting certification from an accredited institution
• Bachelor’s degree in Dental Assisting or related field (preferred)
• Current CPR certification

• Current knowledge of the relevant discipline
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching adult learners
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students
• Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment
• Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Respect for students and a genuine interest in their learning
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience working as a Dental Assistant
• Ability to utilize multiple instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles of students

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain annually updated course syllabi and provide each student with this written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester. The syllabus should include required texts, course content and learning outcomes, and assessment measures.
• Prepare course materials and use appropriate teaching techniques, which may include but are not limited to delivering lectures, leading discussions, and conducting laboratory demonstrations.
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy.
• Contribute to the development and revision of course content and instructional materials, textbook/equipment selection, and assessment strategies.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures when working with students in the lab setting.
• Work closely with the Allied Health Coordinator in the Community Education department with administrative needs such as ordering supplies and equipment, preparing reports, and maintaining inventory.
• Administer student surveys in classes as provided by the Community Education department.
• Maintain professionalism at all times

None.

Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience.