"Instructor, Dental Assisting, Class/Lab/Clinic - Adjunct"

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare and teach Dental Assisting courses. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of dental assisting subjects with an emphasis on basic (beginning) dental assisting principles.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• Prepare & teach departmental courses to include: developing learner centered lesson plans, employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles, incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments, creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population, preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate, conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate.

Professional Development

• Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by: participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation, participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.

Administration

• Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include: maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment, providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions, maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle), complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations.

Student Support

• Provide an environment conducive to student success to include: addressing student concerns in a timely manner, promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success, referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate, Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Certifications Required: Certified Dental Assistant – CDA, Healthcare Provider level CPR certification

Experience Required

• Minimum of three years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a chairside dental assistant
• Teaching and/or industry training experience

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to: Multi-task, Respect Diversity, Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments, Create and maintain a learner centered environment, Communicate effectively, Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings and specific departmental requirements as listed.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to hear and see
• Standing required for extended periods (up to 4 hours)
• Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead