Dental Assisting Instructor, Adjunct

About the role

As a Dental Assisting Faculty member at American Career College, you will guide students to not only change their own lives but also those of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. You will be part of a student-centered, innovative community committed to transforming lives.

Responsibilities

• Employ appropriate instructional methods and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students and modify where appropriate to meet diverse students’ needs.
• Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules according to established course objectives.
• Evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence, using visual aids such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
• Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training, as necessary.
• Provide individualized tutorial and/or remedial instruction.
• Conduct simulated on-the-job training, classes, or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and/or methods of designated subjects.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Collaborate with the college administration, staff, and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college/program.
• Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
• Attend at least one (1) professional development activity annually, two (2) in-service events annually, and faculty meetings.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach; or Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach (if candidate does not meet education requirement).
• Preferred: One (1) year of teaching experience in the subject areas taught or prior training in instructional methodology and teaching skills from a formal teacher educational program or any comparable training program or formal in-house training program.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or the subject area in which they teach.

Skills

• Valid, active, current license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)/ Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and have been licensed for a minimum of two (2) years.
• Certificate of Completion of a course in teaching methodology of at least 30 hours or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Current CPR Card.

Benefits

At American Career College, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students and patients alike. We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on department needs and student load.

Benefits

At American Career College, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Career College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.