Part-time Dental Assisting Instructor

Wilkes Community College; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilkes Community College invites applications for a part-time Dental Assisting Instructor. The role involves teaching in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings under the program director, aligning with CODA curriculum and accreditation standards.

Spring 2027 location may be primarily in Surry County. Responsibilities include delivering didactic and lab content, supervising clinical instruction, assessing student performance, and participating in program improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with others.
• Familiarity with computer applications and standard software.
• Current CDA credential and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Dental Assisting courses in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Prepare and deliver course content and instructional materials.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.
• Provide laboratory and clinical supervision and safe patient care.
• Assist with program assessment and curriculum development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Education

CDA credential

BLS credential

Job description

Position Information

This is a part-time Dental Assisting Instructor position. The part-time Dental Assisting Instructor teaches in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Under the direction of the Dental Assisting Program Director, the Dental Assisting Instructor is responsible for preparing, delivering didactic, and laboratory education that parallels the Commission on Dental Accreditation curriculum.

Instructional assignments may occur at various locations based on program needs. For Spring 2027, the primary instructional location is anticipated to be in Surry County.

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to WCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills, and learning outcomes, and the delivery of instruction and services.
• Provide instruction for Dental Assisting courses as assigned by the Dental Assisting Program Director in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Prepare and deliver course content, learning activities, demonstrations, and instructional materials in accordance with approved course outlines, program requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Evaluate student achievement through appropriate assignments, examinations, skills assessments, laboratory competencies, and clinical evaluations; maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, grades, and student progress.
• Provide laboratory and clinical instruction, supervision, and evaluation to ensure students perform dental assisting procedures safely, competently, ethically, and in accordance with infection-control and patient-care standards.
• Orient students to course, laboratory, and clinical expectations; monitor progress; provide timely feedback and remediation; and refer students to appropriate college resources when needed.
• Maintain accessibility to students and colleagues, communicate course expectations clearly, and respond to student questions and concerns within established college guidelines.
• Serve as a mentor and professional role model to students, faculty, clinical partners, and the community by presenting a positive and professional image.
• Assist with the ongoing review, assessment, and development of courses and curriculum; participate in program assessment, evaluation, and continuous‑improvement activities as appropriate.
• Perform administrative duties in support of the Dental Assisting program, including maintaining required course and student documentation, preparing reports and forms, and assisting with data collection as requested.
• Demonstrate high‑level professionalism and comply with college, program, clinical‑site, safety, confidentiality, and accreditation requirements.
• Participate, as assigned, in institutional, advisory, and program/instruction committees, campus activities, program reviews, and representation of the college in the community.
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program and maintain current licensure, certification, and other professional credentials required for the position.
• Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Assisting Program Director.

Required Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a current Dental Assisting National Board “Certified Dental Assistant” credential.
• Hold and maintain a current Basic Life Support credential.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Certified Dental Assistant with application of four-handed dentistry principles. Current knowledge at an appropriate level for the subject they teach, educational theory and methodology, and, if applicable, distance education techniques and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in computer applications, and the ability to work effectively with others.

Physical Demands

Work is performed under general supervision in office, classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings with appropriate environmental controls. Travel to clinical education sites and daytime, evening, or weekend work may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

Essential functions: Positions require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate, ability to sit and/or stand for long periods, ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses, ability to express or exchange ideas, and good eye/hand dexterity. Exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous chemicals.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally; walking and standing are required regularly; incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle.

Mental Application: Requires memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving.

Salary Grade

Salary $33.20 per hour for Associates, $35.18 per hour for Bachelors

Desired Start Date

01/04/2027

If you have questions about the position, please contact Melissa Holloway, Program Director of Dental Assisting, , at [e-mail] or 336-838-6289.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Wilkes Community College Website
  • North Carolina Community College Website
  • College Employee
  • Local Newspaper
  • Facebook
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  • Other
• * Do you have a valid Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) credential to practice in the North Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Will be certified prior to start date