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.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

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

Education Preferred

Experience Required

• Minimum of three years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a chairside dental assistant
• Current unrestricted practice as a dental assistant in North Carolina or be eligible to practice dental assisting in North Carolina.

Experience Preferred

• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience with Dental Materials
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
• Teaching and/or industry training experience
• Membership in the American Dental Assisting Association

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
• Support the Vision and Mission of the College
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Specific departmental requirements:
1. Bloodborne pathogen/personal protective equipment
2. Emergency action plan and use of emergency equipment
3. Required immunizations
4. Acceptable results on background screening consisting of Criminal Background, OIG and drug screening if required by the College

Physical Demands

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

Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2025-050-TEMP-P

Open Date
11/03/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Other

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.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

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

Education Preferred

Experience Required

• Minimum of three years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a chairside dental assistant
• Current unrestricted practice as a dental assistant in North Carolina or be eligible to practice dental assisting in North Carolina.

Experience Preferred

• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience with Dental Materials
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
• Teaching and/or industry training experience
• Membership in the American Dental Assisting Association

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
• Support the Vision and Mission of the College
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Specific departmental requirements:
1. Bloodborne pathogen/personal protective equipment
2. Emergency action plan and use of emergency equipment
3. Required immunizations
4. Acceptable results on background screening consisting of Criminal Background, OIG and drug screening if required by the College

Physical Demands

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

Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2025-050-TEMP-P

Open Date
11/03/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Other