Adjunct Instructor–Dental Assisting

CHESS; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CHESS is seeking an adjunct/part-time faculty member to instruct students pursuing a dental assisting certificate. The role includes preparing lectures, grading assignments, and contributing to accreditation reporting.

The position emphasizes student engagement, in-person and online delivery, and collaboration with the Academic Director to support program assessment and curriculum development. Start date around January 11, 2027 for the Spring Semester, with a 6-hour weekly schedule and

Qualifications

• 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.
• CDA credential and continuing education credits as indicated by state regulations.
• Proficiency with adult-learning theory and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present course descriptions, lesson plans, and lectures; use active learning techniques.
• Prepare and grade assignments, tests, and quizzes; develop handouts and learning aids.
• Participate in program/curriculum development and outcome assessments.
• Provide supervision, advising and tutoring to students.
• Assist in accreditation reporting and end-of-term assessments.
• Support program review and end-of-year reporting related to assessment.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Curriculum development

Assessment reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CDA credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation

$700.00 per credit hour.

CompensationType:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

6

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Functions

• 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.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.