Adjunct Instructor–Dental Assisting

Compensation

$700.00 per credit hour. Exempt. Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term).

Schedule

Weekly hours: 6.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for instructing students in required academic courses necessary for the pursuit of a certificate in the dental assisting program. The incumbent will be required to complete all required and necessary assessment reports related to the course(s) taught at the request of the college/Academic Director as related to accreditation and assessment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents course descriptions, lesson plans, and classroom lectures, and implements techniques to facilitate student‑active learning.
• Prepares and grades assignments, tests and quizzes; develops handouts and other learning aids.
• Participates in program and curriculum development and outcome assessments.
• Provides one‑to‑one student supervision and/or counseling, advising and tutoring.
• Analyzes and documents student progress; coordinates and schedules student tutors as appropriate.
• Provides necessary assessment and accreditation reporting as identified by the college and/or the Academic Director at the end of each teaching semester.
• Provides support to the department related to program review and end‑of‑year reports related to assessment and accreditation reporting.
• Provides a positive classroom environment conducive to a positive student learning environment.
• Participates in student recruitment, retention and placement efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

• Maintains a CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) credential.
• Maintains continuing credit hours as indicated by the State of New Mexico.
• Knowledge of adult‑learning theory, curriculum development and classroom, laboratory, and field presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of counseling and advising methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of research methodology and information resources related to designated field(s) of study.
• Basic supervisory and coaching principles and practices.
• Proficient in operating equipment and performing work related to designated field(s) of study.
• Ability to deliver courses in‑person and online platforms as needed and identified by the college.
• Ability to prepare and present classroom lectures and class work.
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and applications including Microsoft Suites and other platforms used by the college.

Work Environment and Physical Factors

• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and applications including Microsoft Suites and other platforms used by the college.
• Requires close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading and visual inspection.
• Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Education, Experience, and Licenses

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field directly related to courses being taught (required).
• Three years of teaching/instruction experience in the designated field (preferred).
• Start date on or around January 11, 2027 for the Spring Semester.
• Application materials: letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.