Dental Assisting Instructor - Part-Time Faculty

CHESS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks a part-time dental instructor to contribute to the College’s vision of changing lives and building community. You will teach courses, model inclusive instruction, and maintain records to support student success and completion goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a current NM dental license or equivalent, and a DANB CDA certification with at least 3 years of hands-on dental assisting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Current New Mexico Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dental license is required.
• DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential is required.
• Minimum 3 years of recent dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create a quality learning environment for diverse learners including accommodations.
• Maintain student records and document incompletes within established timelines.
• Utilize technology-based programs to input and access student records.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes to align with program and course outcomes.
• Use instructional materials, syllabi, media, and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Attend in-service sessions and meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

CODA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Related Field

DANB CDA certification

New Mexico dental license

Job description

Central New Mexico Community College seeks a part-time dental instructor to contribute to the College’s vision of changing lives and building community. You will teach courses, model inclusive instruction, and maintain records to support student success and completion goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a current NM dental license or equivalent, and a DANB CDA certification with at least 3 years of hands-on dental assisting experience.