PT Instructor- Dental Assisting

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC is seeking a qualified instructor to deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in dental assisting. The role includes coordinating with the lead course instructor on curriculum and assessment tools, and supervising student performance across didactic and clinical settings.

The position requires CODA-accredited program background, relevant clinical experience, and the ability to manage records, adapt lessons, and participate in clinical

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program.
• A baccalaureate or higher is required to teach didactic courses.
• Evidence of educational methodology and instruction experience.
• Registered Dental Hygienist must hold a CDA credential and chairside experience.
• Minimum of three calendar years of clinical dental assisting, dental hygiene, or dentist experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to students.
• Collaborate with lead course instructor on course development and assessment tools.
• Evaluate student performance in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings.
• Provide demonstrations on equipment and machinery; develop hands-on lab assignments.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to the teaching area.
• Provide feedback and remediation as necessary for dental assisting students.
• Attend clinical calibration meetings.
• Oversee field studies and travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.

Skills

Instructional techniques

Clinical instruction

Course development

Student assessment

Record keeping

Policy implementation

Remediation & feedback

Clinical calibration

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

DDS/DMD credential

Teaching didactic courses

Transcripts & credentials verification

Tools

Dental record software

Dental imaging software

Job description

DEFINITION:

To provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to college students through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, and clinical experiences. Clinical sessions include a maximum of 20 hours per week to include daytime, evenings, and/or Saturdays.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general supervision from Program Director, Dental Assisting


• May receive general supervision from full-time clinical faculty.


• Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

• Provide classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to students


• Collaborate with lead course instructor on course development and assessment tools


• Evaluate student performance in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical setting


• Provide demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate


• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance


• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area


• Provide feedback and remediation as necessary for dental assisting students


• Attend clinical calibration meetings

Other Important Functions

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lessons format.


• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Professional skills, knowledge and attributes within the Dental assisting profession


• Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instructional techniques and procedures


• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures


• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment


• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration


• Dental software for record keeping


• Dental software for dental imaging


• Management of medical emergencies in the dental clinic

Ability To

• Work independently in the absence of supervision


• Understand and follow oral and written instructions


• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work


• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations


• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:


• Making observations


• Reading and writing


• Communicating with others


• Operating assigned equipment


• Handling varied tasks simultaneously


• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  
  
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  
  
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  
  
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  
  
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
  
  
  
  


• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  
  
  1. Making sound decisions
  
  
  2. Responding to questions
  
  
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Professional skills, knowledge and attributes within the Dental assisting profession


• Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instructional techniques and procedures


• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures


• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment


• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration


• Dental software for record keeping


• Dental software for dental imaging


• Management of medical emergencies in the dental clinic

Ability To

• Work independently in the absence of supervision


• Understand and follow oral and written instructions


• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work


• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations


• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:


• Making observations


• Reading and writing


• Communicating with others


• Operating assigned equipment


• Handling varied tasks simultaneously


• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  
  
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  
  
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  
  
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  
  
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
  
  
  
  


• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  
  
  1. Making sound decisions
  
  
  2. Responding to questions
  
  
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
  
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Minimum Education/Training

• Graduate of a CODA accredited dental assisting program or accredited DDS or DMD Program


• A baccalaureate or higher is required to teach didactic courses


• Evidence of academic preparation consistent with the American Dental Association Commission standards for accreditation. This includes documented background in educational methodology, techniques, and instruction or ability to complete within three months of hire date.


• Registered Dental Hygienist must also hold a CDA credential and have chairside experience as a dental assistant

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of three calendar years’ experience in the clinical practice of dental assisting, dental hygienist or dentist

License/Training

• Current Certified Dental Assistant certification or Licensed Dentist


• Compliance with required immunizations


• Current OSHA training


• Current HIPAA training


• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Teaching experiences in dental or dental assisting at or above the program level


• Member of a Professional Dental Association

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS/CURRENT PROFESSIONAL LICENSE be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Successful candidates are required to submit official transcripts for all degrees obtained prior to official hire date. If highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Successful candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.