Instructor, Dental Assisting, Lab/Clinic - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Jamestown (NC)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 28,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an adjunct instructor at Guilford Technical Community College to teach clinical and dental science laboratory courses in the dental assisting program.

This role requires delivering quality instruction while maintaining program standards and cooperative college relationships. Responsibilities include classroom and lab instruction, oversight of facilities and records, and ensuring compliance with CODA accreditation and college policies.

Qualifications

Graduate of a dental assisting program or equivalent with CODA preference.
CDA credential or eligibility to obtain before hire date.
CPR certification (AHA) or ability to obtain before hire date.

Responsibilities

Teach clinical and dental science laboratory courses as required.
Oversee facilities, equipment, and student records daily.
Provide a professional environment supporting student success and employability skills.
Support compliance with college, state and federal regulations.

Skills

Multi-task

Vision & Mission alignment

Adaptability

Learner-centered environment

Effective communication

Technology literacy

Education

Dental assisting program graduate

CDA credential or eligibility

CPR certification (AHA) or equivalent

Job description

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Position Information

Job Title Instructor, Dental Assisting, Lab/Clinic - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time Part-time

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College areresponsible for supporting student success by creating an optimumlearning environment, responding to student needs, managingeffective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative workrelationships with other faculty and staff, supporting collegeadministrative requirements, and maintaining competency in theirinstructional field. He/she will be responsible for qualityinstruction and for effective participation and interest in thetotal affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual is limited to teachonly clinical and dental science laboratory courses in thedental assisting curriculum. The college and the accrediting body,CODA, requires all didactic instruction to be taught by aninstructor with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Duties/Functions

Teaching Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

Teaching is limited to clinic and dental science laboratorycourses only, unless the instructor has earned a bachelor’s degreefrom an accredited institution.

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructionalmission by:
participating in professional development activities tomaintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials orlicensures as required by program or accreditation
participating in professional development opportunities toadvance teaching skills and strategies

Administration Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment andstudent records to include:

maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep ofassigned equipment
providing for the security of facilities, equipment andinstructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions,maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) inaccordance with established deadlines using a variety oftechnology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor,Canvas)
complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

Student Support Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

addressing student concerns in a timely manner
promoting retention/persistence by assisting students todevelop strategies for success
referring students to campus and community resources whenappropriate

Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:adaptability, communication, information processing, problemsolving, responsibility and teamwork.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Graduate of a dental assisting program or equivalentcombination of education, certification, and professionalexperience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of dentalassisting. Preference given to candidates with CODA -accreditedprogram training.
Current Certified Dental Assistant- CDA credential or abilityto obtain certification prior to hire date
Healthcare Provider Level CPR Certification with the AmericanHeart Association or ability to obtain certification prior to hiredate

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Minimum of three years or the equivalent of full-time clinicalexperience as a chairside dental assistant
Current unrestricted practice as a dental assistant in NorthCarolina or be eligible to practice dental assisting in NorthCarolina.

Experience Preferred

Post-secondary teaching experience
Experience with Dental Materials
Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
Experience with distance learning and/or alternateinstructional delivery systems
Teaching and/or industry training experience
Membership in the American Dental Assisting Association

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment tothe nature and role of the Community College, particularly its“open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal andprofessional competence for the responsibilities assigned. TheInstructor must be able to:

Multi-task
Support the Vision and Mission of the College
Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
Create and maintain a learner centered environment
Communicate effectively
Ability to effectively implement and apply technologysolutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates asrequired; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire;annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresherthereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the firstsemester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach onlineor hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the firstsemester teaching in that format

Specific departmental requirements:

1. Bloodborne pathogen/personal protective equipment
2. Emergency action plan and use of emergency equipment
3. Required immunizations
4. Acceptable results on background screening consisting ofCriminal Background, OIG and drug screening if required by theCollege

Physical Demands