Dental Assisting Instructor PT

Fortis College; New Jersey; On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Job summary

Fortis College in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Dental Assistant to join its faculty. This part-time, professional position involves teaching in the Dental Assisting Program and advising students, with a typical load of two courses per term and some prep work.

The candidate should have a Dental Assisting certificate or diploma, 3+ years of clinical experience, and relevant credentials (DANB RHS, NJ Radiology license, CDA/RDA).

Qualifications

• Completion of a Dental Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; an associate degree is preferred but not required
• Certifications/Licensure: DANB RHS and New Jersey Dental Radiology License/Technologist, AND CDA and/or RDA
• At least three years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting, assisting with 4-handed/6-handed dentistry techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach in our Dental Assisting Program. Part-time position reporting to the Dean of Education.
• Teach two courses each term with one or two preparations.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dental Assisting Certificate

Dental assisting diploma

Job description

Requisition Number

26151

Job Description

About The Job

Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking an experienced , highly motivated Dental Assistant to join its faculty. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the li ves and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high - demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our Dental Assisting Program . This is a part- time , professional position reporting directly to the Dean of Education. The primary responsibility will be to teach Dental Assistant courses. The typical teaching load is two courses each term, with one or two preparations. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.

Requirements

• Completion of a Dental Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; an associate degree is preferred but not required
• Certifications/Licensure:
  • DANB RHS and
  • New Jersey Dental Radiology License/Technologist, AND
  • CDA and/or
  • RDA
• At least three years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting, assisting with 4-handed/6-handed dentistry techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred

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