Clinical Instructional Assistant-Dentist

Stark State College of Technology; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Stark State College in North Canton, OH, seeks a part-time Dentist to join the Dental Hygiene Clinic as Clinical Instructional Assistant. You will guide students, share clinical expertise, and reinforce best practices to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

The role requires a DDS/DMD, Ohio dental license, CPR certification, and daytime/evening availability; teaching responsibilities, evaluation of student performance, collaboration with faculty, and participation in clinics and workshops.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD required.
• Ohio dental license current.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a faculty team member while students treat patients.
• Review patient medical and dental histories.
• Perform oral examinations.
• Assist in local anesthesia administration as needed.
• Identify need for medical consultations and follow protocols.
• Manage medical emergencies in the clinic.
• Evaluate student performance using clinic rubrics.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Dentistry (DDS/DMD)

Job description

Stark State College seeks a passionate, dedicated part-time Dentist to join our Dental Hygiene Program. The successful candidate will contribute to the college’s commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.

Who We Are:

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. The result is success for both our employees and our students. We value people and experiences and strive to provide an environment where students, faculty, staff, and our community feel welcome and valued.

You’ll be a Great Fit if:

You’re a licensed dentist who wants to help shape the next generation of dental hygienists. As a Clinical Instructional Assistant at our Dental Hygiene Clinic, you’ll work alongside our faculty team to guide students as they treat real patients, share your clinical expertise, reinforce best practices, and help students build the skills and confidence they need to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Serving as a faculty team member while students provide treatment to patients.
• Reviewing patient medical and dental histories.
• Performing oral examinations.
• Administering local anesthesia as needed.
• Identifying the need for patient medical consultations and following patient care protocols.
• Managing medical emergencies in the clinic.
• Evaluating student performance using established clinic evaluation rubrics and explaining the clinical grading system to students.
• Evaluating and assisting students with alginate impressions, dental sealants, and whitening.
• Attending training, calibration, and methodology workshops (approximately 3–6 hours per semester).
• Supporting supply inventory and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Providing instruction in other dental hygiene program courses as needed.
• Performing other duties related to patient treatment.

To Be Considered, You’ll Need:

• A Doctorate in Dentistry.
• A current license to practice dentistry in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• The ability to work as an effective member of a faculty team.
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Working knowledge of computers, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet navigation.
• Availability during the day, afternoon, and/or evening.

Hours and days will vary by semester. Teaching assignments are based on enrollment in the course/program.