Dental Assisting Instructor (part-time)

Position Summary

Mott Community College is a student-centered institution committed to ensuring all students thrive and reach their fullest potential. This role is part of a commitment to hiring individuals who can lead the college in serving students from underrepresented communities. The faculty member will teach dental assisting courses, adhering to the program's objectives, content, and delivery.

About the Role

The faculty member will facilitate student learning, assess their own teaching effectiveness, and adhere to ethical standards. They will also maintain licensure and certifications, particularly as part of a Perkins grant-funded program.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture, laboratory, or clinical courses in the dental assisting program
• Adhere to course objectives, content, and delivery as part of the approved program curriculum
• Apply clinical knowledge of specific subjects, including educational methodology
• Maintain current licensure and certifications, including RDA and CDA credentials
• Establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and clients
• Utilize computer-based instruction and distance learning technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or coursework towards a Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Education or related field from an accredited institution
• Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (R.D.A.) or Dentist with D.D.S./D.M.D. credentials
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) through DANB certification
• At least three years of full-time, relevant dental assisting clinic experience
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission, and philosophy
• Innovative, flexible, and positive teaching style
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators
• Ability to communicate effectively in various settings
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Allied Health Education or related field from an accredited institution
• Teaching experience at community college level
• Familiarity with computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, competency-based instruction, and modularized courseware

Skills

• Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Additional Information

Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only. If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview. Visa sponsorship is not available. Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Summary

Mott Community College is an equal opportunity institution and encourages diversity. It provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The college does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability, unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information

1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.