Influence Future Dental Assistants — Part-Time Instructor

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College in Lebanon, OR seeks qualified applicants for a pooled Dental Assisting Instructor position. This pool is used to fill future openings as needed, with interviews for qualified matches when openings arise.

Applicants must reapply annually to maintain active pool status. The instructor reports to the Division Dean and Dental Assisting Department Chair, delivering high-quality instruction, advising students, and contributing to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or active enrollment in a Bachelor’s Program.
• Certified Dental Assistant.
• DANB certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA).
• Oregon Radiological Proficiency Certificate; and Oregon Expanded Functions (EFDA).
• Infection Control Certificate (or the ability to certify within 90 days).
• Health Care Provider CPR Certification (or the ability to certify within 90 days).
• Red Cross First Aid Card (or the ability to certify within 90 days).
• Pit & Fissure Sealant and Temporary Soft Reline Certificates (or the ability to certify within 90 days of hire).
• Three years chair side experience as a dental assistant and/or supervision in a dental office/clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence in instruction through innovative instructional methods in the Dental Assisting Program.
• Identify and meet the needs for student learning; promote student learning and skills attainment.
• Work within the philosophy and mission of the College as an educator.
• Develop and refine courses to include curriculum consistent with community techniques and upgrade competency skills as technology changes.
• Develop course curriculum, deliver teaching to students, assess student learning, and grade papers on time.
• Advise dental assisting students and facilitate their learning.
• Perform assigned teaching, advising and recruiting roles to promote the program and retention of students.
• Participate on departmental and college committees and councils.
• Engage in communication and collaboration with the Dental Assisting Advisory Committee.
• Pursue professional development to stay current in dental assisting practices.
• Collaborate with the Chair and team to maintain a unified student learning environment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certified Dental Assistant

DANB Certification

Oregon Radiological Proficiency Certificate

Oregon Expanded Functions (EFDA)

Infection Control Certificate

CPR Certification (Healthcare Provider level)

Red Cross First Aid Card

Pit & Fissure Sealant and Temporary Soft Reline Certificates

Three years chair side experience

Job description

Linn-Benton Community College in Lebanon, OR seeks qualified applicants for a pooled Dental Assisting Instructor position. This pool is used to fill future openings as needed, with interviews for qualified matches when openings arise.

Applicants must reapply annually to maintain active pool status. The instructor reports to the Division Dean and Dental Assisting Department Chair, delivering high-quality instruction, advising students, and contributing to curriculum development.