Dental Assisting Instructor (Sub/On-Call)

About the role

Carrington College faculty are engaged, accountable, innovative, change ready professionals dedicated to their students and to the College Mission.

Responsibilities

• Delivers course material in accordance with college curriculum.
• Fulfils 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 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 program meets College 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.
• Works 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 should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Core Competencies: Integrity, Professionalism, Adaptability, Organization Support, Communication.
  • Instructional Skills: Instructional Skills.
  • Content-Specific Knowledge: Content-Specific Knowledge.
  • Dependability: Dependability.
  • Student Achievement Focus: Student Achievement Focus.
• Education And/or Experience: Associate's Degree or 5 years of experience2 years of field experienceEFDA BLS for the Healthcare ProviderRadiation SafetyCoronal PolishPit and Fissure.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Access, Outlook as well the ability to quickly learn proprietary systems that may be used at the College.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Faculty must have required certificates, licenses and registrations required for the course(s) they are to teach.