Adjunct Instructor of Dental Assisting

Virginia Community Colleges

Danville (VA)

Remote

USD 964,000 - 1,515,000

Part time

13 hours ago

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Job summary

Danville Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Dental Assisting to teach online or in-person courses and support the program with hands-on laboratory instruction. The role involves coordinating with the program coordinator and applying infection control, radiography, and dental materials knowledge in a college setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating student performance, maintaining lab equipment, and using Canvas and Microsoft Office to support instruction.

Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical dental assisting experience.
Strong knowledge of dental procedures, radiography and infections control standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust to change, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks as needed.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

Deliver hands‑on instruction in dental assisting procedures, including chairside assisting, instrument transfer, radiography techniques, dental materials, and infection control practices.
Evaluate and assess student performance through skills assessments, laboratory demonstrations, clinical observations, and other appropriate evaluation methods.
Provide timely, constructive feedback and support to help students develop clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies.
Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and inventory, and communicate equipment or supply needs to the Program Coordinator.
Collaborate with program faculty to ensure laboratory and clinical instruction aligns with curriculum goals and student learning outcomes.
Teach day, evening, online, laboratory, and clinical courses, as assigned based on program needs.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, grades, and other required documentation.
Utilize Microsoft Office, Canvas, and other college-supported technologies to enhance instruction and support student success.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Radiography knowledge

Infections control standards

Effective communication

Diversity engagement

Technology usage in instruction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

Job description

Posting Summary

Working Title

Adjunct Instructor of Dental Assisting

Role Title

Adjunct Instructor of Dental Assisting

Role Code

01011-SW

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number

279A0000

Agency

Danville Community College

Division

Danville Community College (Div)

Hiring Range

$700 - $1,100 per credit hour commensurate with qualifications, education, & experience

Emergency/Essential Personnel

EEO Category

I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Does this position have telework options?

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs

Yes

Sensitive Position

Job Description

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946, and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

The Arts, Sciences, and Business Division seeks adjuncts to teach a variety of online or in-person classes in Dental Assisting as assigned in conjunction with the program coordinator. Adjunct instructors are supported by faculty and other staff in the development of courses and are involved in decisions about curricula.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Qualified candidates may be invited to participate in interviews throughout the recruitment period. The position will remain open until filled; however, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration.

Job Responsibilities

Deliver hands‑on instruction in dental assisting procedures, including chairside assisting, instrument transfer, radiography techniques, dental materials, and infection control practices.
Evaluate and assess student performance through skills assessments, laboratory demonstrations, clinical observations, and other appropriate evaluation methods.
Provide timely, constructive feedback and support to help students develop clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies.
Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and inventory, and communicate equipment or supply needs to the Program Coordinator.
Collaborate with program faculty to ensure laboratory and clinical instruction aligns with curriculum goals and student learning outcomes.
Teach day, evening, online, laboratory, and clinical courses, as assigned based on program needs.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, grades, and other required documentation.
Utilize Microsoft Office, Canvas, and other college-supported technologies to enhance instruction and support student success.
Complete all required Canvas and instructional technology training.
Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision‑making while maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
Communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Utilize effective problem‑solving skills and work collaboratively with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, student success, and the mission of Danville Community College.
Effectively teach in both in‑person and distance learning modalities, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean, Program Coordinator, or immediate supervisor

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical dental assisting experience.
Strong knowledge of dental procedures, radiography and infections control standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust to change, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks as needed.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to utilize technologies to enhance instruction.
Commitment to the community college mission.

Additional Considerations

Prior teaching experience in a Dental Assisting program.

As part of the competitive search process, Danville Community College requires professional references given by two supervisors in the finalist stage of the competitive search process. If you are currently employed, please list contact information to include email address and phone number for your current supervisor and previous supervisor. If you are not currently employed, please list contact information to include email address and phone number for two previous supervisors. Thank you.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

Some travel may be required.

Posting Number

ADJ_3511P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Job Open Date

08/03/2026

Job Close Date

10/14/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact Name

Tracy Vasquez

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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