Dental Assisting Faculty

San Joaquin Valley College; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a faculty member, where you can inspire and shape the future of students in the dental field. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize your expertise and experience to teach and mentor aspiring professionals. With a focus on student achievement and a supportive environment, you will prepare lesson plans, supervise classroom activities, and ensure adherence to educational standards. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree and be a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute lesson plans for assigned courses.
• Supervise student conduct in the classroom and during school functions.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Integrity & Ethics

Organization Support

Professionalism

Instructional Skills

Student Achievement Focus

Relationship Building/Networking

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: Are you an accomplished professional in your field who wants to give back to your community? Joining the faculty at SJVC is a great way to make a real impact on the next generation. Faculty members are primarily responsible for the teaching and learning process in the classroom. Faculty members facilitate and ensure student learning and mastery of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes as defined in the curriculum and course syllabi. Faculty are supported and supervised by the Academic Dean, Program Director and/or Division Manager.

What We Offer: The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $20-$25 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Fulfills all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities.
2. Reviews and adheres to the guidelines in the Faculty Handbook.
3. Prepares and executes lesson plans for assigned courses.
4. Prepares course syllabus and informs students of course requirements.
5. Documents grades and other student interaction in Campus Nexus within 48 hours.
6. Adheres to programmatic accrediting requirements.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Faculty supervise student conduct in the classroom, on the campus, and on field trips and school related functions.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Core Competencies:

1. Adaptability – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working.
2. Communication – Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
3. Integrity & Ethics – Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization.
4. Organization Support – Supports organizations goals and values.
5. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure.

Job Competencies:

1. Instructional Skills - Comes across as confident and well-prepared when providing instruction.
2. Student Achievement Focus - Demonstrates that students and employers are a high priority.
3. Technical Job Skills - Possesses sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform the job in a competent manner.
4. Relationship Building/Networking - Builds rapport and develops alliances with a broad range of people.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Associate degree.
2. Minimum of (3) years of experience.
3. Registered Dental Assistant.
4. Registered Dental Assistant and licensed in CA for a minimum of (2) years.
5. Radiology (X), Coronal Polish (CP), and Sealants (S) certified.
6. Two-hour teaching methodology in clinical evaluation certificate (Radiology, Coronal Polish, Sealants, and Infection Control).
7. 30-hour teaching methodology certificate, issued by SJVC or CADAT.
8. Bls Provider (AHA or ARC preferred).
9. Computer skills preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret materials related to area of expertise; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, employees and members of the business community; ability to effectively present information to students, employees, and the business community.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and all software programs related to courses to be taught.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Faculty must have required certificates, licenses and registrations required for the course(s) they are to teach.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation. As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening.

Qualifications Education:

Required: Associate's

Experience: Required: 2 years

Registered Dental Assistant and licensed in CA for a minimum of (2) years.

Preferred: Minimum of (3) years of experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

Required: Registered Dental Asst