Dental Technology Program Director & Lead Educator

Palomar College; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Palomar College seeks an Assistant Professor, Dental Technology to teach a range of courses in the Dental Assisting program. The role includes department leadership as Director with a 60/40 split between teaching and administrative duties.

Starting salary ranges from $77,011 to $122,364 annually; faculty placement on the schedule will influence exact pay. Palomar offers extensive benefits and a strong commitment to diversity and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of relevant teaching experience.
• Instruction in educational theory and methodology (curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction).

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Dental Technology courses with a 60% load.
• Serve as Department Chair with 40% reassigned time.
• Provide leadership for program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Educational theory

Assessment design

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Palomar College seeks an Assistant Professor, Dental Technology to teach a range of courses in the Dental Assisting program. The role includes department leadership as Director with a 60/40 split between teaching and administrative duties.

Starting salary ranges from $77,011 to $122,364 annually; faculty placement on the schedule will influence exact pay. Palomar offers extensive benefits and a strong commitment to diversity and student success.