Dental Assistant Instructor (Hourly)

Austin Community College District; United States; Presencial; USD 28.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Austin Community College District is seeking a Dental Assistant Instructor (Hourly) to teach and support credentialed dental courses on campus in Austin, TX. The instructor will implement and deliver courses, maintain office hours, and contribute to curriculum planning to help students achieve program objectives.

Requirements include 2 years of experience as a dental assistant, a current Registered Dental Assistant credential, and a Texas driver’s license with reliable transportation for local

Formación

• 2 years experience as a dental assistant.
• Registered Dental Assistant.
• Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.
• RDA certification required by the State of Texas.

Responsabilidades

• Teach courses aligned to catalog descriptions and outlines.
• Advise students on requirements and progress to meet course objectives.
• Prepare and administer examinations for the subject area.
• Assist in curriculum development and program evaluation.

Conocimientos

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum planning

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

Registered Dental Assistant

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting Closing Times:

Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date.

Domicile requirement:

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. – AR 4.0300.01

Job Posting Title:

Dental Assistant Instructor (Hourly)

Job Description Summary:

Implements and teaches educational programs, courses, experiences, and services that will directly aid students in achieving educational objectives; maintain regular office hours and assists in curriculum development and planning.

Job Description:

Teaches courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines and in a manner designed to assist the student to achieve the specific objectives of the course. Advises students of requirements established by the instructor for meeting course objectives. Periodically examines and informs each student of their progress toward achieving course objectives. Prepares and administers examinations by-program established for the subject area of assignment. Researches and recommends the revision, deletion, or addition of programs and courses to reflect the developmental changes occurring with the subject area. Participates in evaluations of curriculum and instruction. Participates in the evaluation of instructional materials. Knowledge of accepted principles, practices, and trends of program served. Applicable sections of the State Education Code. Curricula. Knowledge of policies, regulations, educational master plan. Labor market conditions and demographic composition of community's population. Principles and techniques of teaching. Requirements for academic subjects. Skills Communicate both orally and in writing. Establish effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the business community. Interpret, apply, and explain regulations, policies, and procedures. Plan and organize the programs and activities assigned. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Effectively using interpersonal and written communications skills. Technology Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.

Required Work Experience:

2 years experience as a dental assistant.

Required Education:

Registered Dental Assistant.

Special Requirements:

Licenses/Certifications; Other Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.

RDA required from the State of Texas:

RDA required from the State of Texas.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds. Safety Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay Rate:

This hourly rate varies depending on assignment.

Number of Openings:

2

Job Posting Close Date:

November 20, 2026

Clery Act:

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ( [e-mail] ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Disclaimer:

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date (e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date).

Come and Make a Difference with Us:

Working at ACC offers you an opportunity to be a part of an organization that truly believes in its mission of promoting student success and improving communities. We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community. ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability. ACC offers career employment opportunities as staff, administrators, full-time faculty, and adjunct faculty. When applying for a position that requires a college degree or certification from an accredited institution, request from the awarding institution official transcripts and send them directly to: ACC Highland Business Center Attention: E.M. Breedlove, Employment Manager 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752 Photocopies or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted. Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and short-and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D. ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only). Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Austin Community College (“ACC” or “College”) is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.