On-Call Dental Assisting Instructor

Ember Education; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. invites applications for an on-site Instructor in Mesa, AZ.

The role emphasizes preparing and delivering high-quality instruction, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and actively participating in program improvement and accreditation processes. The position requires a Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement, 2 years of field experience, and current BLS, Radiation Safety, Coronal Polish, and Pit & Fissure certifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of field experience in dental assisting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification.
• Radiation Safety certification.
• Coronal Polish certification.
• Pit and Fissure certification.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and Curriculum Delivery: Prepare lessons and materials; align with course goals and accreditation; use diverse teaching methods; maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Student Support and Success: Communicate with students about progress; provide advising and tutoring; participate in student affairs activities.
• Assessment and Program Improvement: Regularly assess outcomes; contribute to program reviews and improvements; stay current with trends.
• Collaboration and Faculty Development: Attend departmental meetings; collaborate across departments; mentor new faculty.
• Compliance and Accreditation: Adhere to standards; document grades and attendance; participate in assessments.
• Other Duties: Ensure materials relevancy; maintain equipment; fulfill duties assigned by leadership.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Student Success Focus

Collaboration

Technical Job Skills

Education

Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Radiation Safety certification

Coronal Polish certification

Pit and Fissure certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. invites applications for an on-site Instructor in Mesa, AZ.

The role emphasizes preparing and delivering high-quality instruction, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and actively participating in program improvement and accreditation processes. The position requires a Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement, 2 years of field experience, and current BLS, Radiation Safety, Coronal Polish, and Pit & Fissure certifications.