Clinical Instructional Assistant-Dentist

Stark State College (OH); North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Stark State College in North Canton, OH seeks a passionate, licensed dentist to join our Dental Hygiene Program as a part-time Clinical Instructional Assistant. The successful candidate will guide students as they treat real patients, share clinical expertise, reinforce best practices, and help students build the skills and confidence needed for high-quality patient care.

Hours vary by semester with daytime and some evening opportunities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Dentistry required.
• Current Ohio dental license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a faculty team member while students provide treatment.
• Review patient medical and dental histories.
• Perform oral examinations.
• Administer local anesthesia as needed.
• Guide students in clinical procedures and asepsis.
• Assist with dentistry program teaching as needed.
• Participate in calibration and workshops (3–6 hours/semester).
• Support supply inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Evaluate student performance using clinic rubrics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Computer literacy

Education

Doctorate in Dentistry

Ohio dental license

CPR certification

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.