Instructor, Dental Assistant

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant Instructor to grow careers by teaching in the classroom, lab, and clinic settings.

You will bring real-world clinical experience, mentor students, and help prepare them for success in the dental profession with hands-on instruction and up-to-date techniques.

You will mentor students, collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum, and support student engagement in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• DANB (CDA) certification current or willing to obtain.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Demonstrate dental assisting techniques (chairside, radiography, infection control, patient care).
• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Mentor and coach students and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum and learning experiences.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching interest

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

DANB CDA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

**Applications will not be accepted without required transcripts. EOE.

Position Information

Job Title

Posting Number

Posting Number 2802

Job Schedule

Job Schedule Full Time

Job Shift

Job Shift Day

OCR Code / Classification

OCR Code / Classification 3 - Professional

Work Location

Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking to grow your career in a new and meaningful way? Join our team as a Dental Assistant Instructor and help train the next generation of dental professionals.

In this role, you’ll bring your real-world clinical experience into the classroom, lab, and clinic—teaching essential skills, mentoring students, and preparing them for success in the field. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others learn, wants a consistent schedule, and is ready to make a lasting impact.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Current or willingness to obtain DANB ( CDA ) certification
• Current CPR certification
• Passion for mentoring and developing others
• Commitment to continuing education and professional growth

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Science field
• 2+ years of dental office experience
• Experience in dental assisting (chairside, radiography, patient care)
• Interest in teaching or training others (formal teaching experience not required)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Teach & Inspire

• Deliver hands-on instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings
• Demonstrate dental assisting techniques including chairside support, radiography, infection control, and patient care
• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs

Support Student Success

• Mentor and coach students throughout their learning journey
• Provide constructive feedback to build confidence and competence
• Support students in achieving academic and career goals
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum and learning experiences
• Assist with maintaining lab supplies, equipment, and instructional materials
• Participate in program development, recruitment, and student engagement efforts

Stay Current

• Maintain industry knowledge, certifications, and continuing education
• Incorporate current dental practices and technologies into instruction

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.

• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Open Date 05/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

**Applications will not be accepted without required transcripts. EOE .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently hold a DANB (CDA ) certification or are you willing to obtain one?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current CPR certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have current Dental Assistant experience
  • Yes
  • No