Dental Instructors, Part Time

Illinois Valley Community College; Oglesby (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Valley Community College is seeking part-time Dental Instructors to teach and assess students in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs. Instructors ensure CODA-aligned clinical standards and contribute to curriculum development and evaluation.

Responsibilities include coordinating instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging in student activities and community events to enrich learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, Education or related field.
• Minimum of two years of field experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant.
• CDA Certification through The Dental Assisting National Board within 3 months of hire.
• Current BLS Provider CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess student learning in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs.
• Ensure clinical and radiographic services meet CODA standards.
• Develop, coordinate and evaluate the Dental curriculum and participate in curricular improvement.

Skills

Two years dental field experience

BLS CPR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene, Education or related field

CDA Certification through The Dental Assisting National Board

Current BLS Provider CPR Certification

CODA accreditation or licensure preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Part-time Faculty/Counselor
• Date Posted: 3/6/2024
• Location: Illinois Valley Community College
• Closing Date: open until filled

Dental Instructors, Part-Time Faculty

Dental Instructors are enthusiastic and flexible. They will teach and assess student learning in both the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs. Dental faculty will have teaching assignments consistent with the regulations set forth by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Dental faculty are responsible for both ensuring that clinical and radiographic services delivered by students meet current standards for dental hygiene care and for the instruction and evaluation of students during their performances of those services. Dental instructors will be responsible for the assessment, development, coordination, and evaluation of the Dental curriculum to meet established standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation. In collaboration with colleagues, the instructors will strive for ongoing curriculum improvement within the context of IVCC’s general education philosophy and facilitate student learning outside of the classroom through participation in student activities, college, and community events.

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, Education or related field.
• Minimum of two years of field experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant.
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certification through The Dental Assisting National Board within 3 months of hire.
• Current BLS Provider CPR Certification.

Preferred

• Current Dental Hygienist License from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or a dentist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Graduate of a CODA Accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Background in current educational methodology, theory and practice.

Salary

Per the part-time faculty salary schedule.

Working Conditions

Classroom environment and clinical sites

Employment is contingent upon criminal background check; official transcripts required upon hire; employment sponsorship is not available. AA/EOE

Attachment(s)

• Part-Time Dental Instructors.docx