Inspiring Dental Assisting Program Instructor

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus is seeking a Dental Assisting Instructor to deliver didactic and clinical instruction, assess student performance, and keep current with dental assisting principles. The role includes supervising students in clinical settings and contributing to program administration.

The successful candidate will develop course curricula, provide instructional support to related programs, and maintain high standards of teaching and patient care in a collaborative academic

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Dental Assisting Program.
• Eligible for registration and licensure in Saskatchewan.
• Related bachelor’s degree or working toward one.
• Training in educational theory and methodology.
• Minimum two years recent dental assisting experience.
• Effective communication, instructional ability, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated valuing of diversity.
• Ability to function as a team member in a changing environment.
• Competence with internet, email, MS Office and adapting to new technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction and assessment in the Dental Assisting program.
• Supervise and evaluate students in clinical settings.
• Maintain knowledge of current dental assisting principles and adult education.
• Develop and maintain course curriculum.
• Conduct program administration tasks as required.
• Provide dental assisting services as required.
• Provide instructional support to the Dental Hygiene Program when required.

Skills

Communication

Instructional ability

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Team player

Technology literacy

Education

Dental Assisting Diploma

Related baccalaureate degree

Educational theory training

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus is seeking a Dental Assisting Instructor to deliver didactic and clinical instruction, assess student performance, and keep current with dental assisting principles. The role includes supervising students in clinical settings and contributing to program administration.

The successful candidate will develop course curricula, provide instructional support to related programs, and maintain high standards of teaching and patient care in a collaborative academic