Adjunct Dental Assistant Instructor (Lab & Clinic)

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Community College seeks an adjunct Instructor for Dental Assistant - Laboratory (Preclinical & Clinical) to support both per-course and program-level objectives. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and contributing to curriculum and assessment across laboratories and clinical experiences.

The role emphasizes professional development, service to the college, and collaboration with affiliate sites to ensure high-quality, student-centered instruction.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CODA accredited dental assisting program required.
• Certified Dental Assistant by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
• Registered Dental Assistant in Texas.
• Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certification(s) must accompany application.
• 3 years experience required.
• 1 year college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and laboratories, manage workloads, and employ varied instructional methods.
• Advise students and provide office hours and academic support.
• Engage in professional development and participate in college-wide service activities.
• Support program accreditation and participate in department and college meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Academic advising

Professional development

Curriculum alignment

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Certified Dental Assistant (DANB)

Registered Dental Assistant - Texas

Job description

Houston Community College seeks an adjunct Instructor for Dental Assistant - Laboratory (Preclinical & Clinical) to support both per-course and program-level objectives. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and contributing to curriculum and assessment across laboratories and clinical experiences.

The role emphasizes professional development, service to the college, and collaboration with affiliate sites to ensure high-quality, student-centered instruction.