"Lecturer, CC (Dental Assisting Program)"

Job Description

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Health Sciences Department is seeking applications for the Dental Assisting part-time lecturer position.

Title

Lecturer, CC (Dental Assisting Program)

Position Number

0002LEC

Hiring Unit

Health Sciences

Location

Kapi‘olani Community College

Date Posted

February 21, 2025

Closing Date

Continuous Recruitment

Salary

Minimum $1,911 per credit hour; subject to lecturer placement

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Temporary/Permanent

Temporary

Funding

General Funds

Other Conditions

For placement into the lecturer pool beginning Fall 2025. Subject to availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the assigned subject area;
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress;
• Assess student learning in terms of course competencies and program learning outcomes;
• Submit self-assessment reports based on student and peer evaluations;
• Work under the general supervision of the discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area;
• Maintain one office hour per week for each class taught (20 minutes per credit per week);
• Classes may be offered online, evenings and/or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Sciences or Biological Sciences, AND 3 years of experience with teaching in health education courses or programs and/or work experience in dental assisting, AND must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the State of Hawai‘i; OR
2. Certification as a Dental Assistant; AND Baccalaureate degree or higher in any field, AND 5 years of experience with teaching in health education courses or programs and/or work experience in dental assisting, AND must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the State of Hawai‘i; OR
3. Certification as a Dental Assistant, AND Associate degree in any field, AND 7 years of experience with teaching and/or work experience in dental assisting. Must have background in and current knowledge of the specific subjects they are teaching. AND must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the State of Hawai‘i.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Work experience related to courses to be taught.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively.
3. Familiarity with competency- and outcomes-based instruction.

To Apply

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following: 1. A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications; 2. Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted. 3. Optional letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. NOTE: The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned. Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.). If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries

KapCC Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu, 808-734-9573