LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE - ADJUNCT DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

State of Georgia; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time position as a Dental Assisting Program Adjunct Instructor is open at Lanier Technical College's Hall County Campus. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching courses, maintaining student records, and supporting students in achieving their educational objectives. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree and relevant teaching experience. The role targets individuals passionate about dental education who can commit to instruction during the upcoming academic term.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree and working toward a Bachelor's.
• Graduate of CODA-accredited Dental Assisting program or a licensed RDH or Dentist.
• Previous teaching experience at the postsecondary level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach classes assigned in the Dental Assisting program.
• Maintain accurate student records and submits related reports.
• Counsel students and assist in achieving course objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Work collaboratively

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor's degree (working toward)

Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Assisting program

RDH or Dentist degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lanier Technical College – (www.laniertech.edu) - Hall County Campus - is conducting a search for the following part-time, non-benefits eligible, FLSA-exempt position. NOTE: A background check is part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or [e-mail] any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION: DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – Hall Campus; Gainesville, GA

REPORTS TO: Dental Assisting Program Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Part-time position with responsibilities centered on instruction, including preparing and teaching classes as assigned. Classes will be taught in a classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS:

It is preferred that the applicant have previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

EDUCATION:

· Must have a minimum of an Associate’s degree and be working toward a Bachelor's degree.

· Must meet one of the following: be a graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Assisting program, RDH, or Dentist.

· Must have current knowledge at an appropriate level for the subject matter assigned.

To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a completed application and all required documentation by the established closing date. The required documents include a copy of college transcripts and Dental Assisting diploma (if applicable).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fall Semester (August 1 – December 1, 2025)

Assures students attain the objectives of each course. Reports to and provides a periodic performance appraisal to the Dental Assisting program director. Becomes familiar with program goals and understands course materials. Offers a positive professional attitude toward students and teaching. Attends meetings as necessary for program planning. Maintains current files on all students. Provides proper student counseling with the program director when needed. Teaches courses agreed upon by the program director. Keeps accurate student records and submits related reports and forms within requested timelines. Completes additional duties outlined in the position's job description.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES :

• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fair and unbiased manner, and to maintain a pleasant, professional relationship with students and faculty/staff
• Skill in the operation of work-related computers
• Appropriate oral and written communication skills that effectively communicate information to students who might function at the new, beginning, or advanced level
• Effective human relations, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective decision making and problem solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications and competencies):

Previous teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

NOTE: Part-time positions are temporary positions of employment and appointed on a per-academic-term basis.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator: Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, [e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator: Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, [e-mail]

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorizationprogram commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives, or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Clery Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu.You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507. Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned. Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: EDU09GD
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: paid by the course
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jul 9, 2025