Adjunct Instructor, Dental Assisting (Looking to Fill Immediately)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Dental Assisting program to teach in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings. The instructor will facilitate student learning, evaluate competency, promote a safe learning environment, and support CODA accreditation standards.

Qualifications include graduating from an accredited dental assisting program, clinical experience in dentistry, current CDA certification by DANB, and current Basic

Qualifications

• Instructors must have graduated from an accredited dental assisting program.
• Clinical experience in dentistry or a dental specialty is required.
• Must hold CDA certification by DANB and current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach or assist with all levels of courses within the Dental Assisting curriculum.
• Prepare instructional materials supporting course and program outcomes.
• Supervise and evaluate student knowledge, technical skills, and clinical competencies.
• Provide timely feedback and remediation in labs and courses.
• Collaborate on curriculum revisions reflecting trends and CODA standards.
• Abide by OSHA regulations and policies for a safe learning environment.
• Abide by college policies and standards.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Graduation from accredited dental assisting program

Current CDA certification by DANB

Current Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Dental Assisting (Looking to Fill Immediately)

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Position Summary Information

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Instructor, Dental Assisting (Looking to Fill Immediately)

Employment Category

Employment Category Adjunct

Contract Length N/A

Expected Work Schedule

Expected Work Schedule Variable

Anticipated Days

Anticipated Days Variable

Anticipated Hours

Anticipated Hours Variable

Anticipated Hours per Week

Anticipated Hours per Week Variable

Job Description Summary

The Adjunct Dental Assisting Instructor provides instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical settings within the Dental Assisting Program. The instructor is responsible for facilitating student learning, evaluating student competency, promoting a safe learning environment, and supporting the program's mission while maintaining compliance with CODA accreditation standards, institutional policies, OSHA regulations, and infection control guidelines.

Duties

• Teach or assist with all levels of courses within the Dental Assisting curriculum. This includes lectures, labs, and clinics.
• Prepare instructional materials that support course and program learning outcomes.
• Supervise and evaluate student knowledge, technical skills, and clinical competencies.
• Provide timely feedback and be available for remediation in labs and all dental assisting courses.
• Collaborate with departmental personnel in curriculum revisions/updates which reflect changing trends, information, and technologies and ensure compliance with the Standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, the Department of Community Colleges approved standards for the curriculum and the Criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Abide by OSHA regulations and policies, ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Abide by college principals and standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.
• Clinical experience in general dentistry or a dental specialty.
• Current CDA certification by DANB .
• Current certification in Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience using learning management systems (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
• Experience in CODA -accredited dental assisting education.
• Experience teaching and evaluating psychomotor skills.

Salary Range $42.15 per hour

Start Date 08/17/2026

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Sunnicrest Building, 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.