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Position Summary
The Workforce Development unit at the Community College of Philadelphia seeks part-time Instructors with experience teaching adult learners in the National Entry-Level Dental Assistant program. Ideal candidates will bring a strong clinical background and proven expertise in delivering engaging, practical, and certification-aligned training. These courses prepare students for the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) credential, covering Infection Control, Anatomy Morphology and Physiology, Radiation Health and Safety, and related areas. Classes may be offered during daytime and/or evening hours at the Community College of Philadelphia.
Workforce Development provides non-credit education to businesses, organizations, and individuals wishing to enhance their skills and meet professional goals. We offer a comprehensive menu of high-quality continuing education and career-training programs delivered by expert faculty and staff.
Essential Responsibilities
- Instruction: Teach Dental Assistant lab principles and skills to prepare students for the National Entry-Level Dental Assistant credential in accordance with the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) scope of practice. Provide applied instruction in areas such as Infection Control, Anatomy Morphology and Physiology, and Radiation Health and Safety.
- Curriculum Delivery: Teach assigned lab and classroom content following approved course descriptions and syllabi, ensuring alignment with student learning outcomes.
- Documentation & Assessment: Document student attendance, monitor performance, and evaluate progress using established assessment methods. Maintain accurate records of student learning outcomes and support preparation for credentialing.
- Clinical & Administrative Support: Support the work of the Dental Assistant program by monitoring equipment, ordering supplies, providing chairside assistance, and ensuring safe and effective lab/clinic operations.
- Commitment to Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
- Technology Integration: Demonstrate appropriate use of instructional technology and other tools to support the teaching and learning process. Incorporate learning management systems and relevant technologies to enhance student learning.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Communicate effectively, foster collaboration, and inspire students and colleagues to achieve program and college success.
- Proactively identify and address challenges in academic and clinical contexts.
- Inclusive Practices: Establish an inclusive classroom and clinical environment. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff, and students.
- Student-Centered Learning: Manage the learning environment with a student centered focus. Implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate varied learning styles and promote student engagement.
- Teaching Excellence: Strive for excellence in teaching by applying best practices in dental education, modeling professional standards, and encouraging student success, persistence, and retention. Advocate for the unique needs, culture, and well-being of students.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or equivalent recognized certification required.
- Minimum three (3) years of recent clinical experience as a practicing Dental Assistant required.
- Experience teaching, training, or mentoring adult learners in clinical or academic settings required.
- Demonstrated ability to use instructional technology and support student learning required.
Preferred Qualifications
- DANB certification in Infection Control, Radiation Health and Safety, and General Chairside Assisting preferred.
- Previous teaching experience in a dental assisting program preferred.
- Experience supporting diverse learners and implementing inclusive teaching strategies preferred.
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency preferred.
If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.
Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.