Dental Assisting Faculty

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assisting Faculty member. This role involves teaching both classroom and laboratory courses, supervising students during clinical internships, and participating in curriculum development. The position is tenure track and offers a comprehensive fringe benefits package, including health insurance and educational benefits. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Dental Assisting, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to fostering a diverse learning environment. Join a vibrant community dedicated to student success and innovation in education.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Educational Benefits for Employee/Spouse/Dependents

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene Science is required.
• Current certifications as a Dental Assistant and Basic Life Support are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach Dental Assisting courses and supervise clinical internships.
• Participate in curriculum development and maintain office hours.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Teaching

Clinical Supervision

Curriculum Development

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene Science

Tools

Dental Radiology Equipment

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description - Dental Assisting Faculty (250003XD)

THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.

The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.

POSITION: Full-Time Dental Assisting Faculty (Assistant Professor): Dental Assisting; Division of Health Professions; Tenure Track; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin Street); 37.5 hours per week; MCCC/MTA Unit Faculty Position

SUMMARY: Teach classroom and laboratory courses in Dental Assisting; supervise students who are participating in clinical internships at local dental practices. Teach classroom courses in health-related discipline as assigned. Participate in curriculum development, implementation, assessment and revision using defined program outcomes. Maintain office hours and advise students. Participate in college service activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach classroom lecture and lab for the day Dental Radiology (DAS111) course for fall 2025.
• Course schedule for fall 2025 is set for Tuesday, from 9:00am to 12:00pm and on Tuesday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on the Lawrence campus.
• Responsible for clinical coordinator tasks in the fall in preparation for the spring practicum.
• Responsible for tutoring and overseeing the open lab in the fall of 2025.
• Teach classroom lecture and lab for the day Dental Radiology II (DAS212) course, Dental Practice Management (DAS122) course and co-teach Dental Practicum (DAS290) for spring 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree or higher is required, preferably in Dental Hygiene Science.
• Holds current certifications as a Dental Assistant from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and is certified in Basic Life Support.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in Dental Assisting.
• Previous teaching experience in a Dental Assisting Program at a Community College.
• Holds a current Massachusetts license as a Certified Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist.
• Demonstrates current competency in professional discipline through continuing education, professional development, or scholarly activities.
• Current knowledge of Dental Assisting techniques.
• The ability to teach within and contribute positively to a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population with varying degrees of experience and knowledge.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience teaching in a community college setting.
• Previous experience teaching in a university setting.
• Previous experience teaching on-line courses.
• Ability to work collegially as a leader and as a team member.
• Bicultural/Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $54,201.00 to $64,497.00 (Rank of Assistant Professor with a bachelor's degree) per academic year with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA salary schedule commensurate with education and experience. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Fall 2025

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To be considered for this position click on the 'Apply Now' button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role.
• Resume/CV.
• List of courses taught (including semester taught, course title, and number of course credits).

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors).

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ [e-mail]), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery

Official Title: Assistant Professor

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Lawrence-45 Franklin Street

Job

: Education

Agency

: Northern Essex Comm College

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Apr 17, 2025, 10:49:48 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 54,201.00 - 64,497.00 Yearly