Part-Time Dental Assisting Instructor

Portland Community College; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Portland Community College invites applications for part-time Dental Assisting instructor positions in the Vanport Building, downtown Portland. Instructors must hold a current CDA and Oregon Radiology Proficiency, plus EFDA and Sealant certificates, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Five years of full-time clinical experience as a chair-side assistant or DA instructor is required, with substitution possible by dental hygiene or dentist licensure.

Qualifications

• Current CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) and Oregon Radiology Proficiency are required.
• Oregon EFDA and Sealant Certificates are required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Clinical Experience of 5 years in a FT position as chair-side assistant or as a DA instructor.
• A dental hygiene license or dentist license could substitute for the DA certificates.
• Evidence of curriculum design, teaching or training experience.
• Recent continuing education in team building/communication and dental materials/impressions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct DA courses as part of PCC program located in Vanport Building, downtown Portland.
• Develop and deliver curriculum, teaching materials, and assessments for DA courses.
• Participate in program planning and ongoing evaluation to maintain accreditation.

Skills

CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)

Radiology proficiency

EFDA

Sealant certificates

Clinical experience (5 years)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Dental hygiene or dentist license could substitute

Job description

Portland Community College invites applications for part-time Dental Assisting instructor positions in the Vanport Building, downtown Portland. Instructors must hold a current CDA and Oregon Radiology Proficiency, plus EFDA and Sealant certificates, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Five years of full-time clinical experience as a chair-side assistant or DA instructor is required, with substitution possible by dental hygiene or dentist licensure.