Dental Assisting Professor

About the role

Grayson College serves approximately 5,000 students annually in Grayson County, offering small classes, affordable tuition, and day, evening, or online options. The Dental Assisting Professor is a full-time position that assists the Program Director with day-to-day operations of the Dental Assisting program, supports program policies and objectives, and helps develop, implement, and evaluate the program in accordance with Grayson College academic standards, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and the Texas State Board of Registered Dental Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program curricula to meet CODA, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and Dental Assisting Program rules and regulations
• Maintain a teaching load per GC Policy
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of classroom, pre-clinical, clinical, and laboratory instruction as a member of the teaching team
• Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dental Assisting Program curriculum
• Utilize instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs where appropriate
• Assist in recruitment of prospective dental assisting students
• Assist in inventory, ordering, and maintenance of program supplies and equipment
• Assist in selection of visual aids, teaching aids, and library holdings
• Work with Program Director and faculty to ensure program effectiveness, including outcomes, continuous review, planning, and development
• Participate on College committees and Health Science Division committees
• Adhere to academic policies and procedures of the College, Health Science Division, and Program
• Observe regulations in the College Faculty Handbook and CODA Standards
• Participate in activities necessary to meet, achieve, and maintain CODA program accreditation
• Maintain professional practice standards through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending conferences or workshops
• Attend general faculty and advisory meetings each semester
• Participate in staff development activities each semester
• Participate in Program Pinning Ceremony and Commencement each semester

Performance Measurements

• Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust
• Provides quality instruction to students
• Creates and maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, and staff to provide a high level of service and support
• Promotes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion when assisting students or faculty
• Maintains current certifications, up-to-date CPR, and required immunizations
• Submits to drug screen and background checks according to policy
• Provides leadership and models positive and professional behavior for students
• Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations relating to higher education and follows Grayson College, Dental Assisting Program, and Health Science division policies and procedures
• Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community
• Maintains an acceptable record of timeliness and attendance
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to implementing student engagement within the curriculum

Qualifications

• Graduate of a fully accredited dental assisting program by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Hold a baccalaureate degree within three (3) years of the date of initial hire
• Current certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (CDA)
• Current registration by the Texas State Board as Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
• Minimum of 3 years of current professional dental assisting experience
• Current Certificate of Education Theory and Methodology or willingness to obtain before teaching appointment
• Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer literate
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
• Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for full-time employee only
• Vacation accrual: 2 weeks per year
• Sick leave accrual: 2 weeks per year
• Personal leave: 2 days per year for full-time employees
• Holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
• Tuition: Full-time employees, their spouse, and dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount

Pay

Salary is based on the Grayson College 2026–2027 Faculty Salary Scale (view scale).