Dental Assistant Instructor

Bucks County Community College; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Bucks County Community College in the United States is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant Instructor to share your industry knowledge and prepare students for successful careers in dental assisting.

The course is hybrid, meeting two evenings weekly (one live online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams and one on campus). Each course totals 100 hours and runs during the fall and spring semesters.

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of Dental Assisting.
• DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification.
• EFDA certification preferred.
• Previous teaching experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of Zoom or Microsoft Teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instruction covering essential topics in dental assisting, including: History of Dentistry and Dental Assisting Roles and Responsibilities of a Dental Assistant Legal Aspects of Dentistry Oral Anatomy Dental Equipment Radiography.
• Preparing students for the DANB RHS exam and developing course assessments.
• Evaluating and documenting student progress; maintaining attendance records.
• Participating in information sessions, recruiting events, and other program activities as needed.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Teaching experience

Zoom/Teams familiarity

Education

RHS certification (DANB)

EFDA certification preferred

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

It’s great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! We’re committed to bringing passion and energy to our College. Visit our Life Page on LinkedIn to explore our dynamic campus culture, hear from current employees, and discover what makes Bucks County Community College a great place to work! Bucks County Community College is seeking a qualified dental assisting professional to serve as a part‑time Dental Assistant Instructor. This position is an opportunity to share your industry knowledge and experience while preparing students for successful careers in dental assisting.

Start Date: Fall 2026 Classes Begin: September 22, 2026 Compensation: $50 per hour

Position Responsibilities

• The Dental Assistant Instructor will develop and deliver engaging instruction covering essential topics in dental assisting, including: History of Dentistry and Dental Assisting Roles and Responsibilities of a Dental Assistant Legal Aspects of Dentistry Oral Anatomy Dental Equipment Radiography
• Additional responsibilities include: Preparing students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam Developing and administering course assessments Evaluating and documenting student progress Maintaining accurate attendance and progress records Participating in information sessions, recruiting events, and other program activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in the field of Dental Assisting
• Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification
• Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification preferred
• Previous teaching experience highly desired
• Knowledge of Zoom or Microsoft Teams preferred

The Dental Assistant course is currently a hybrid course that meets two evenings each week. One evening is live online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams and the other evening session is on campus. Each course is 100 hours and is taught in the fall and spring semesters.

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Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Bucks County Community College is an educational, cultural, and economic engine of Bucks County. With 96 degree and certificate programs, workforce training in trades, business, and technology skills, and personal enrichment and youth programs for the community, it is the quintessential community college. Operating three campuses, two public safety training centers, and 33 fully online degree programs, Bucks is simultaneously Pennsylvania’s No. 1 transfer community college—having 127 transfer agreements with 56 colleges and universities, and one of the largest providers of emergency services and firefighter training in the country. Its location in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania along the NYC/DC corridor places it in the middle of one of the most dynamic regions in the country for business, government, and the arts. The region is the hub of an intellectual community that includes major universities, health systems, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and technology industries, and vibrant cultural institutions. Located in the Greater Philadelphia Area, the region is also a major historical center and tourist destination, making it both an intellectually stimulating and pleasant place to live. Bucks County is a highly desirable and nationally recognized community for its history, artistic and cultural heritage, and its distinctive communities and landscapes. Situated between New York and Philadelphia, the Delaware River borders Bucks County on the east and south, the city of Philadelphia and Montgomery County lie to the west, and the Lehigh Valley urban corridor lies above the north border. The lower end of the county borders Philadelphia and is densely populated with suburban developments such as Levittown and Bensalem and a variety of industries, the central section of the county is distinguished by lively and walkable towns such as Doylestown and New Hope with cultural institutions like the Michener Art Museum and Bucks County Playhouse, and the upper end of the county is distinguished by primarily rural spans of beautiful green spaces like Nockamixon State Park and small towns like Perkasie and Sellersville. Bucks County has a high standard of living and a strong reputation for leadership in, and sponsorship of, the arts. For more information visit https://www.visitbuckscounty.com.