"Adjunct Faculty, Dental Assisting"

Job Description Summary

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George's Community College campus. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a health-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years chair-side field experience in four-handed dentistry
• Proficient in the use of Eaglesoft and Dentrix dental software
• Prior dental teaching/instructor experience preferred
• Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam prep experience
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

AREA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Dental Hygienist, or Dentist
• Current DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certification
• Registered Maryland Dental Assistant Qualified in General Duties (EFDA)
• Current CPR certification
• Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – State of Maryland

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions maybe required. Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds maybe required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Status: you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.