Dental Assisting Adjunct Instructor - Sub

Delta College; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Michigan is seeking an adjunct instructor for the Dental Assisting program. The candidate must have a Registered Dental Assistant License in Michigan, and at least 2 years of recent clinical experience. Responsibilities include providing instruction, maintaining student records, and assisting in curriculum development. This role emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Dental Assistant License in Michigan.
• At least 2 years of recent clinical chairside experience required.
• Current BLS / CPR Certification needed.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and didactic instruction in the Dental Assisting program.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Assist in curriculum assessment and development.
• Some courses may require assigning and supervising student experiences in local dental offices.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Curriculum assessment

Student supervision

Community involvement

Education

Registered Dental Assistant License, State of Michigan

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Employee Group

Employee Group Faculty

Division/Department

Status

This is a Substitute position; as needs change, the position may involve more teaching assignments/hours.

Position Summary Information

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in student, faculty and staff. Delta College is seeking instructors committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for adjunct instructor positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide clinical and or didactic instruction in the Dental Assisting program.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Assist program director with curriculum assessment and development.
• Some courses may require assigning and supervising student experiences in local dental offices.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant License, State of Michigan
• 2 years recent, relevant clinical chairside experience
• Eligible to take CDA exam through Dental Assisting National Board
• Current BLS / CPR Certification

Additional Experiences Considered

• Teaching experience
• Experience with curriculum development
• Community Involvement
• Professional organization participation
• Bachelors or Masters Degree
• Flexible Schedule/Availability

Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Applicants that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered or contacted.