Dental Assisting Program Instructor (Online/On-Campus)

Top 2 Percent Scientists; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is seeking a qualified and dedicated faculty member to join our Dental Assisting program. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, competency-based instruction across classroom, lab, and clinical settings, with occasional evening, off-campus, or online/distance education as needed.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, designing diverse instructional strategies, maintaining course syllabi and assessments, and fostering an

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program and a Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) or current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program OR DDS/DMD.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned dental assisting courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Design and implement diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varied learning styles.
• Create and maintain inclusive, safe, and respectful learning environments.
• Develop, update, and maintain course syllabi, outlines, materials, and assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or DDS/DMD

Graduation from accredited Dental Assisting program

Job description

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is seeking a qualified and dedicated faculty member to join our Dental Assisting program. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, competency-based instruction across classroom, lab, and clinical settings, with occasional evening, off-campus, or online/distance education as needed.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, designing diverse instructional strategies, maintaining course syllabi and assessments, and fostering an