Dental Assisting Adjunct Faculty (Fall 2026)

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 1,472,654 - 1,527,758; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development/Expense

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Elgin Community College seeks a Part-Time Adjunct Dental Assistant instructor to provide instruction aligned with the College’s goals and evaluate student progress toward educational goals. The adjunct will deliver classes and labs, prepare lessons, and maintain student records.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree (or completion within three years) and be a Certified Dental Assistant, with 2+ years of dental assisting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of bachelor’s degree within three years of hire.
• Certified Dental Assistant.
• 2+ years of dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes and/or labs.
• Prepare lessons and provide course syllabus with grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavior expectations, course outline and contact information.
• Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets.
• If a lab is involved, prepare labs and enforce lab safety procedures.
• Keep accurate records of student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain office hours and communicate via voice-mail/e-mail; refer students to support services; accommodate special needs students.
• Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Skills

Dental assisting

Teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or completion within 3 years

Certified Dental Assistant

Job description

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

TBD. Courses are taught in a classroom setting and may include a lab component.

Rate of Pay:

This is a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty position with the following pay rate per contact hour:

Less than MA: $1,069 MA or Above: $1,109

The offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college's strategic goals and evaluate students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree or completion of bachelor's degree within three years of hire.

Certified Dental Assistant

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bachelor's degree

2+ years of dental assisting experience

Essential Duties:

Deliver Instruction

1. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
2. Prepare lessons
3. Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, course outline and contact information)
4. Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets

If a lab is involved:

1. Prepare labs
2. Enforce lab safety procedures

Evaluate Student Progress

1. Keep accurate record of student performance
2. Provide students with timely feedback

Provide Student Assistance

1. Maintain office hours and voice-mail/e-mail communication
2. Refer students to student support services
3. Accommodate special needs students

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.