Part Time Instructor - Dental Assistant

CHESS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks a part-time dental instructor to contribute to the College’s vision of changing lives and building community. You will teach courses, model inclusive instruction, and maintain records to support student success and completion goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a current NM dental license or equivalent, and a DANB CDA certification with at least 3 years of hands-on dental assisting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Current New Mexico Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dental license is required.
• DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential is required.
• Minimum 3 years of recent dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create a quality learning environment for diverse learners including accommodations.
• Maintain student records and document incompletes within established timelines.
• Utilize technology-based programs to input and access student records.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes to align with program and course outcomes.
• Use instructional materials, syllabi, media, and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Attend in-service sessions and meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

CODA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Related Field

DANB CDA certification

New Mexico dental license

Job description

Compensation

Compensation based on education and courses taught

Limited Term End Date

12-31-2099

Position Summary

CNM faculty are vital to the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community.” This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as‑needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in‑completes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology‑based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Attend in‑service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Related Field
• Must hold a current State of New Mexico Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dental license.
• Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
• 3 years of recent experience in Dental Assisting.

Preferences:

• Experience using a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, and individualized instruction.
• Experience with current issues, trends, and developments in Dental Assisting instruction.
• Experience with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements.
• 1 year or more recent experience in teaching.

Best Consideration Date: 10/31/2026

School of Health, Wellness and Public Safety

Please note:

Verification of required licenses and certifications is part of our screening process.

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.