Dental Assistant Adjunct (lab/clinical)

Western Iowa Tech Community College; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Iowa Tech Community College seeks a Dental Assistant Adjunct for lab/clinical instruction in Sioux City. This position involves assisting with lab sessions, providing feedback to students, and maintaining course records. Required qualifications include current licensure in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota, as well as up-to-date Basic Cardiac Life Support and other certifications. The role is part-time and as-needed. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings and a commitment to creating a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have current licensure in relevant states.
• Experience in teaching or instructional roles preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory and clinical teaching settings.

Responsibilities

• Support dental assistant students as a resource.
• Assist with laboratory sessions for hands-on learning.
• Provide feedback and maintain student records.

Skills

Current registration or licensure in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota

Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider Level – current

Mandatory Reporter Dependent Adult and Child Certified- current

Immunizations as per Health Science Division for clinical faculty

Job description

WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Thank you for your interest in the Adjunct Instructor position. At this time your application will remain in the open pool and if the College needs to hire additional adjuncts in the future due to a change in departmental needs, you may be contacted. This position is on as needed basis.

Posting Summary

Position Title: Dental Assistant Adjunct (lab/clinical)

Division: Instruction

Department: Allied Health

Job Description

The duties for a Dental Assistant Adjunct (lab/clinical) will include but are not limited to:

• Being a resource for dental assistant students
• Assisting with laboratory sessions
• Providing timely feedback to students
• Evaluations
• Collection of course assessment data
• Maintaining student records

Dental Assistant adjuncts will use appropriate teaching techniques for didactic and lab instruction while ensuring a safe and healthy work and learning environment complying with college and regulatory policies.

Please include licensure number on application (under skills and qualifications)

Location: Sioux City campus
2026-2027 school year

Required Qualifications

• Current registration or licensure in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota
• Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider Level – current
• Mandatory Reporter Dependent Adult and Child Certified- current
• Immunizations as per Health Science Division for clinical faculty

Western Iowa Tech Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, actual or potential parent, family or marital status or other protected basis. Members of minority groups, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and identify their status.