Dental Assisting Adjunct Faculty

Wytheville Community College; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 964,000 - 1,378,000; Part time

Job summary

Wytheville Community College is seeking a part-time adjunct dental hygiene instructor to teach dental assisting courses and supervise laboratory work. The adjunct reports to the Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting Program Head and may teach during the day, evening, or via distance formats as needed.

The role emphasizes student-centered teaching, professional conduct, and collaboration with other faculty. Qualifications include dental hygiene or assisting experience and CPR certification, with

Qualifications

• Dental hygienist with dental assisting experience or a dental assistant with X-ray Certification.
• Must possess a current CPR certification for Healthcare Professionals.
• Must be proficient in digital radiography and dental patient software.
• Demonstrated student centeredness.
• Ability to interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a professional manner. Show evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess an understanding of the range of needs community college students represent.
• Possess a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.
• Willingness to improve instruction through professional development including pedagogy and technology

Responsibilities

• Instruct dental assisting students in laboratory instruction and evaluation.
• Support ancillary program policies and procedures and assist other faculty within the Dental Programs.
• Participate in team instructor calibration meetings.

Skills

Dental hygiene

X-ray Certification

CPR Certification

Digital radiography

Communication skills

Student-centered approach

Professional interactions

Professional development

Dental patient software

Tools

Dental patient software

Job description

Title: Dental Assisting Adjunct Faculty

Agency: Wytheville Community College

Location: Wythe - 197

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $700-$1,000 per credit hour based on experience and education

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

The mission of Wytheville Community College is to provide a quality, comprehensive education for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.

Wytheville Community College is seeking a part-time adjunct dental hygiene instructor and will report to the Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting Program Head. Adjunct Faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis and may be assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, and/or using distance learning formats. The adjunct will be assigned to instruct dental assisting students in laboratory instruction and evaluation. The Adjunct will work to support ancillary program policies and procedures and assist the other faculty within the Dental Programs. Participation in team instructor calibration meetings are required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Dental hygienist with dental assisting experience or a dental assistant with X-ray Certification.
• Must possess a current CPR certification for Healthcare Professionals.
• Must be proficient in digital radiography and dental patient software.
• Demonstrated student centeredness.
• Ability to interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a professional manner. Show evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess an understanding of the range of needs community college students represent.
• Possess a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.
• Willingness to improve instruction through professional development including pedagogy and technology

Additional Considerations

• Preference given to those with previous community college experience and demonstrated record of teaching excellence.
• It is desired that applicants have the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time clinical practice experience within the past five (5) years.
• Preferred credentials include: RDH, CDA, or RDA.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer