Instructor, Dental Assisting (retention bonus $4000 - see job description for more details)

Position Title: Instructor, Dental Assisting (retention bonus $4000 - see job description for more details) Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience teaching at a community college in a dental assisting program. 2. Educational Methodology coursework experience. 3. Five years of full-time or equivalent experience as a clinical dental assistant. 4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language. Special Instructions To Applicants: Applicant Should: 1. Read the following before submitting the Application: Application Selection Process Technical Support Tips 2. Upload Required Documents: When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded. PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT If selected for hire: If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work. PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER. Annual Schedule: 9 months Expected Work Schedule: Variable Anticipated Days: Variable Anticipated Hours: Variable Anticipated Hours per Week: 40 Work Location: A-B Tech Main Campus Job Description Summary: This position provides a $4,000 retention bonus of which $2,000 will be paid each December and $2,000 will be paid each May. This position provides instruction in the Dental Assisting Department and advising for students pursuing the Dental Assisting Diploma and national certification. Duties: 1. Maintains mastery of subject matter. 2. Develops and/or teaches courses for which the appropriate credential is held. 3. Teaches in various formats, various locations, and via various delivery methods. 4. Advises students. 5. Adheres to policies, procedures, expectations, and practices of the College, the department, and discipline. 6. Communicates clearly with students, other faculty, and staff. 7. Contributes to a safe and secure campus environment. 8. Enforces Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct. 9. Assists with program reviews, program accreditation, and SACSCOC accreditation as appropriate. 10. Assists with data collection and documentation for program and institutional reporting. 11. Attends meetings and events and actively participates on committees and taskforces. 12. Attends the annual commencement ceremony. 13. Upholds the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement. 14. Supports diversity in all aspects. 15. Establishes measures, and/or upholds learning outcomes that are relevant and meaningful. 16. Participates in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation activities for program improvement. 17. Assists in development and delivery of program information session materials. 18. Evaluates student progress in a fair, consistent, and timely manner. 19. Develops, prepares, and/or delivers all levels of curriculum courses. 20. Completes required professional development annually. 21. Supports department stability and growth by monitoring the dental climate state, nation, and worldwide. 22. Performs quality assurance measures as related to clinic protocol and patient care. 23. Attends annual educational meetings at the state and/or national level to maintain accreditation standards with CODA. 24. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements): 1. Diploma and/or Associate’s degree from an accredited dental assisting pro…