"Dental Assisting Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool"

Dental Assisting Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool

Location: Indian Valley Campus (Novato) - In Person, CA

The College of Marin's Dental Assisting Program prepares students for work as a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant. Completion of the courses and the clinical training qualifies students for immediate employment. The Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association and is approved by the California Board of Dental Examiners. Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting Program, graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Dental Assisting Licensure Examination.

Essential Functions: Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Dental Assisting pool instructors include: Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter; Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations; Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours; Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials; Contributing to development of program policies and procedures; Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required; Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility; Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English.

Requirements: For Clinical Instruction Only: Any Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the field OR any Associate's degree and six years of professional experience in the field; and Current and valid certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA; issued by the Dental Assisting National Board); and Current and valid licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA; issued by the Dental Board of CA); and Current certification in all of the following: CPR/BLS; Dental X-Ray; Coronal Polish; Pit and Fissure Sealants; and Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community. Desirable: Two (2) hours of clinical teaching methodologies Continuing Education Units (CEUs) approved by the Dental Board of California.

For Lecture/Theory & Clinical Instruction: Any Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the field; and Current and valid certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA); and Current and valid licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA); and Current certification in all of the following: CPR/BLS; Dental X-Ray; Coronal Polish; Pit and Fissure Sealants; and Instruction in and knowledge of educational theory and methodology; and Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Competencies related to curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and assisting student to develop critical thinking skills; Understanding equity as the recognition of historical and systemic disparities in opportunity and outcomes and providing the resources necessary to address those disparities; Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting; Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community; Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility; Strong organizational skills; Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community; Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin; Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including computer based learning; Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self learners; Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology; Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English.

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