Adjunct Faculty I, Dental Assisting Technology & Mgt. Program (PSAV)

Miami Dade College; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 61,792 - 88,007; Part time

Job summary

Miami Dade College seeks an Adjunct Faculty I for the Dental Assisting Technology & Mgt. Program. This part-time role requires supervision of students in clinical settings across various teaching modalities including online and in-person classes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree and CDA certification.

They should possess strong communication skills and be flexible with scheduling, as evening and weekend assignments may be necessary. A background screening and reference check will be required for the final candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least three years of experience as a Certified Dental Assistant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course schedules and evaluate students.
• Conduct classes in various modalities including online and blended.
• Assess student performance in clinical settings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in multi-ethnic environments

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Certificate in Dental Assisting with Expanded Function

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty I, Dental Assisting Technology & Mgt. Program (PSAV)

Location: Medical Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 1008331

Job Family: FAC - Part-Time Faculty, Credit Classes

Grade: P0

Salary: $54.37 - Base Rate

Department: Dental Assistant (Heath Sciences)

Reports To: Department Chairperson, Health Sciences

Closing Date: Posted on an ongoing basis

FLSA Status: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date: June 5, 2025

Position Overview

The Adjunct Faculty member supervises students in clinical settings.

Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), MDC Online (online delivery) and Blended Classes.

What you will be doing

• Prepares course schedule
• Evaluates and advises students
• Prepares exams
• Prepares syllabus
• Monitors class roster
• Maintains schedule that allows for student meetings
• Schedules laboratory sessions for skills component of course
• Teaches in lecture and laboratory settings; blended and virtual environments
• Disseminates information and recruits students for service-learning initiatives
• Assesses student performance in the clinical setting
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in an field; and Certificate in Dental Assisting with Expanded Function (EFDA) from an American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited program at a regionally accredited institution; and Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB); and, three (3) years of full-time work and/or instructional experience as a Certified Dental Assistant
• All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Possess excellent and effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend assignments
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment

Preferences

• For best consideration upload your unofficial transcripts along with cover letter and resume. Please redact any personal information; (i.e. date of birth and social security number)
• If submitted application is over 6 months old, you will need to reapply

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.