Dental Assisting Instructor (Sub/On-Call)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Delivers course material in accordance with the college curriculum.
• Fulfills administrative requirements for each course, including attendance, Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment data, posting grades in a timely manner, and outreach to students.
• Utilizes student achievement and learning outcome data to develop program improvement strategies and participates in formal processes of program improvement, such as program review, program assessment, program design, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrates willingness to develop proficiency in all applicable learning methodologies through continuous improvement.
• Ensures the program consistently adheres to applicable institutional, governmental, and accreditation standards.
• Participates as a subject matter expert in appropriate Industry Advisory Councils, Faculty Council, Assessment Council, and industry associations, etc.
• Buils networks within the local industry for programmatic support.
• Engages in activities focused on student service, such as new student orientation, student clubs, student appreciation event, outreach, enrollment, and career services events.
• Provides proactive student advisement and tutoring.
• Involves in all departmental and programmatic activities.
• Mentors new faculty members and participates in the Academy of Master Instruction mentoring program.
• Aids with ensuring that program equipment and books adhere to the Standard Equipment List and the Standard Book List.
• Aids in ensuring the program meets the College's set standards for the program, including persistence, retention, graduation, 3rd party examinations, and placement.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism and accountability and models positive behaviors for our students.
• Works collaboratively with interdepartmental campus colleagues to ensure program students receive learner support to achieve success.
• Is on time and present each day as required and conducts class for full class periods.
• Acts as substitute instructor for academic colleagues as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises student conduct in the classroom, on the campus, and on field trips and school-related functions.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience: High School Diploma or Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement, Current CA Registered Dental Assistant held for minimum 2 years, BLS for the Healthcare Provider, Radiation Safety, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure, Infection Control, Dental Practice Act, CA Infection Control, 2 years of field experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, transcribe minutes; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Access, Outlook as well as the ability to quickly learn proprietary systems that may be used at the College.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Faculty must have the required certificates, licenses, and registrations required for the course(s) they are to teach.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.