Part-Time Dental Assisting Instructor for Equity

SCCCD International Education; College City (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresno City College is seeking an equity-minded Dental Assisting Instructor to teach part-time courses and contribute to student success within a diverse college community.

The instructor will use varied pedagogies, provide syllabi, assess progress, and fulfill duties per regulations. Participation in professional development and collaboration with colleagues are essential to strengthen instruction and curriculum. This pool supports future part-time assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with two years of directly related professional experience.
• Associate degree with six years of directly related professional experience.
• Current license in California as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or immediate eligibility to obtain a California license.
• Certification in coronal polish, x-ray, and sealants.
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community‑college students and equity-minded practice.
• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into instruction.
• Experience teaching students from underrepresented groups and knowledge of exclusion patterns.
• Willingness to examine and adjust instructional practices to better support racially minoritized students.
• Strong collaboration skills with faculty and staff to improve student learning and success.
• Proficiency with computers and technologies that support high‑quality instruction.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials; understanding of the community‑college mission and goals.

Responsibilities

• Teach part‑time Dental Assisting courses as assigned, using a variety of pedagogies and integrating technology for face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff; provide course syllabi and maintain accurate classroom records.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, and oral responses in line with course objectives.
• Turn in all required grading and evaluation reports timely; fulfill duties and responsibilities of instructors as described in Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Participate in culturally relevant professional development and collaborate with colleagues to enhance instruction and curriculum.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher with two years of directly related professional experience

Associate degree with six years of directly related professional experience

Job description

Fresno City College is seeking an equity-minded Dental Assisting Instructor to teach part-time courses and contribute to student success within a diverse college community.

The instructor will use varied pedagogies, provide syllabi, assess progress, and fulfill duties per regulations. Participation in professional development and collaboration with colleagues are essential to strengthen instruction and curriculum. This pool supports future part-time assignments.