Instructor, Dental Assisting, Class/Lab/Clinic - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Instructor for Dental Assisting in Jamestown, North Carolina. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching courses, developing learner-centered lesson plans, and maintaining a quality learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree, experience in dental assisting, and a current CDA credential. This position offers a chance to impact students and contribute to their success in the dental field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; preference for a Master’s degree.
• Graduate of a dental assisting program or equivalent; current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential required.
• Three years of full-time chairside dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach departmental courses with learner-centered lesson plans.
• Oversee classroom and laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Address student concerns and promote retention strategies.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Instructor, Dental Assisting, Class/Lab/Clinic – Adjunct (Part‑time)

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Prepare and teach departmental courses, developing learner‑centered lesson plans, employing diverse instructional strategies, incorporating current technology, creating a quality learning environment, preparing instructional materials, conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Professional Development: Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in the field and advance teaching skills; maintain current credentials or licenses as required by program or accreditation.
• Administration: Oversee classroom and laboratory facilities and equipment; maintain student records and digital records; ensure compliance with college, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Student Support: Address student concerns promptly; promote retention and persistence by assisting students in developing strategies for success; refer students to campus and community resources; model the college’s employability skills of adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; preference for a Master’s degree.
• Professional requirement: Graduate of a dental assisting program or equivalent; current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or ability to obtain before hire; CPR certification with the American Heart Association or ability to obtain before hire.
• Minimum clinical experience: Three years of full‑time chairside dental assisting or equivalent; current unrestricted practice as a dental assistant in North Carolina or eligibility to practice in the state.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience, including post‑secondary teaching, experience with dental materials, assessment of student learning outcomes, and distance learning or alternative instructional delivery systems.

Credentials

• Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or ability to obtain prior to hire.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) or ability to obtain prior to hire.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to hear and see.
• Stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours).
• Stoop, bend, squat, lift, and reach overhead.