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

Job Description Summary

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 is limited to teach only clinical and dental science laboratory courses in the dental assisting curriculum. The college and the accrediting body, CODA, requires all didactic instruction to be taught by an instructor with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• Teaching is limited to clinic and dental science laboratory courses only, unless the instructor has earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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, Canvas)
• 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 a dental assisting program or equivalent combination of education, certification, and professional experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting. Preference given to candidates with CODA-accredited program training.
• Current Certified Dental Assistant- CDA credential or ability to obtain certification prior to hire date
• Healthcare Provider Level CPR Certification with the American Heart Association or ability to obtain certification prior to hire date

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its