Part-Time Dental Assisting Instructor | Teach & Mentor

Education Affiliates; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Fortis Institute in Townson, MD is seeking an energetic Dental Assistant to join its faculty in a part-time role. The primary duties include teaching the Dental Assisting Program (typically two courses per term, with 1-2 preparations) and providing academic advising to students.

Reporting to the Dean of Education, the candidate should hold a Dental Assisting certificate or diploma, with current CDA/RDA and other credentials such as DANB RHS, Maryland Radiation Technologist, and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Dental Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or a Diploma
• Current CDA and/or RDA licensure is required
• DANB RHS certification is preferred
• Maryland Dental Radiation Technologist license is preferred
• CPR or BLS certification required
• Minimum three years of chairside clinical experience in four-handed dentistry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Dental Assisting Program (part-time role).
• Deliver two courses per term with one or two preparations.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in department trainings, meetings and graduation.

Skills

Chairside experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching readiness

Motivated and results-driven

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Dental Assisting

Associate degree preferred

DANB RHS certification

Job description

Fortis Institute in Townson, MD is seeking an energetic Dental Assistant to join its faculty in a part-time role. The primary duties include teaching the Dental Assisting Program (typically two courses per term, with 1-2 preparations) and providing academic advising to students.

Reporting to the Dean of Education, the candidate should hold a Dental Assisting certificate or diploma, with current CDA/RDA and other credentials such as DANB RHS, Maryland Radiation Technologist, and CPR/BLS.