Adjunct Instructor–Dental Assisting

Luna Community College; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 4,200 - 5,600; Part time

Job summary

Luna Community College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach dental assisting courses for a certificate program. The role includes preparing lectures, grading, and supporting accreditation reporting.

The instructor will deliver in-person and online content as needed and engage with students to promote active learning. Starting January 11, 2027 for the spring semester, the position emphasizes curriculum development, assessment, and student success within a department focused on instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to courses being taught.
• Three years of teaching/instruction experience in the designated field is preferred.
• Maintains a CDA credential and continuing credit hours as required by NM.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents course descriptions, lesson plans, and classroom lectures.
• Prepares and grades assignments, tests and quizzes; develops learning aids.
• Participates in program and curriculum development and outcome assessments.
• Provides one-to-one student supervision, advising and tutoring.
• Analyzes student progress and coordinates tutors as needed.
• Completes assessment and accreditation reporting as directed.
• Supports program review and year-end reporting on assessment and accreditation.
• Maintains a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Participates in student recruitment, retention and placement efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult-learning theory

Curriculum development

Course delivery (in-person/online)

Lecture preparation

Counseling/advising

Research methods

Supervision & coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in field related to courses

Three years teaching experience (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for instructing students in required academic courses necessary for the pursuit of a certificate in the dental assisting program. The incumbent in this role will be required to complete all required and necessary assessment reports related to the course(s) taught at the request of the college/Academic Director as related to accreditation and assessment.

Compensation

$700.00 per credit hour.

Compensation Type

Exempt

Employment Type

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

6

Department

Instruction

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents course descriptions, lesson plans, and classroom lectures, and implements techniques to facilitate student-active learning.
• Prepares and grades assignments, tests and quizzes; develops handouts and other learning aids.
• Participates in program and curriculum development and outcome assessments.
• Provides one-to-one student supervision and/or counseling, advising and tutoring.
• Analyzes and documents student progress; coordinates and schedules student tutors as appropriate.
• Provides necessary assessment and accreditation reporting as identified by the college and/or the Academic Director at the end of each teaching semester.
• Provides support to the department related to program review and end of year reports related to assessment and accreditation reporting.
• Provides a positive classroom environment conducive to a positive student learning environment.
• Participates in student recruitment, retention and placement efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

• Maintains a CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) credential.
• Maintains continuing credit hours as indicated by the State of New Mexico.
• Knowledge of adult-learning theory, curriculum development and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of counseling and advising methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of research methodology and information resources related to designated field(s) of study.
• Basic supervisory and coaching principles and practices.
• Proficient in operating equipment and performing work related to designated field(s) of study.
• Ability to deliver courses in-person and online platforms as needed and identified by the college.
• Ability to prepare and present classroom lectures and class work.
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and applications including Microsoft Suites and other platforms used by the college.

Work Environment and Physical Factors

• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and applications including Microsoft Suites and other platforms used by the college.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Education, Experience And Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree in a field directly related to courses being taught is required.
• Three years of teaching/instruction experience in the designated field is preferred.

Start date is on or around January 11, 2027 for the Spring Semester.

LCC is an equal opportunity employer.