Part-Time Faculty: Dental Assisting

Metropolitan Community College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks passionate adjunct faculty to join its dynamic team. This role involves providing high-quality instruction in dental assisting, engaging students through innovative teaching methods, and fulfilling various responsibilities to support student learning. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background, including a bachelor's degree and relevant credentials, and will be committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. If you are eager to inspire the next generation of dental professionals while contributing to a collaborative academic community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree and current knowledge of dental assisting.
• CDA credential or DDS license is required for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction and engage in teaching activities.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Educational Theory

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Classroom Instruction

Feedback Provision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Assisting

Current CDA Credential or DDS License

Job description

Class Category
Temporary Part-Time Faculty

Job Open Date
04/01/2024

Job Close Date
06/30/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Position Summary

This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area.

Adjunct faculty members serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and engaging in instruction related activities. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties.

Adjunct faculty members excel as teachers by:

• Possessing sufficient professional expertise in their specific field/discipline.


• Maintaining faculty credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies.


• Selecting and developing instructional materials; planning and organizing instruction to enhance student learning; creating appropriate assignments to encourage student learning and foster higher order thinking.


• Using a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment to facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes.


• Providing students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.


• Evaluating student learning and modifying instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for meeting certain expectations as responsible and professional representatives of MCC, including, but not limited to:

• Meeting classes as scheduled; notifying the appropriate division chair with as much advanced notice as possible if they are to be absent.


• Monitoring email and other electronic communication, and responding to students in a timely manner.


• Preparing and distributing syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.


• Following the published final exam schedule.


• Maintaining accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly providing final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.


• Maintaining the confidentiality of student records as required by law and college policy.


• Fulfilling all requirements as stated in College policies and procedures including mandatory training.


• Exercising stewardship in the use of College facilities and materials.


• Implementing course student learning outcome and institutional learning outcome assessment activities as required by the discipline/program, and reporting assessment data in a timely manner.

Minimal Qualifications

Required:

• Dental Assisting faculty must have earned at least a bachelor's degree with a background in and current knowledge of dental assisting, the specific subjects they are teaching, and educational theory and methodology consistent with the teaching assignment (e.g,curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction,measurement, and evaluation); and must have a current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential OR a current license in dentistry (DDS).

• Faculty providing didactic instruction must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree. Laboratory, preclinical, and clinical faculty must hold any current dental assisting credential.

To learn more about the dental assisting program, please click here.

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Compensation
Compensation is determined by assignment

Type of Part-time Job
Part Time Faculty