Dental Assisting Adjunct Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary

As a Dental Assisting Adjunct Instructor, you'll teach both classroom and hands-on laboratory skills while creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Our goal is to prepare students to become confident, competent dental assistants who are ready to enter the workforce.

What we are looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys teaching just as much as practicing dentistry. The ideal candidate is patient, approachable, organized, and excited to help students grow.

Requirements:

Job Responsibilities

·Evaluating student performance through skills assessments, quizzes, exams, and practical demonstrations.

·Working collaboratively with fellow instructors and program leadership to support student success.

·Helping students develop the skills and professionalism expected in today's dental offices.

·Demonstrating clinical procedures and guiding students through hands-on lab activities.

·Preparing laboratory materials and ensuring equipment is ready for instruction.

·Teaching assigned dental assisting courses using the approved curriculum.

·Reinforcing OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety standards.

·Providing timely feedback, encouragement, and academic support.

·Maintaining attendance, grades, and course documentation.

 

Required Qualifications

·Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), or equivalent credential as required by state regulations.

·Strong knowledge of chairside assisting, dental materials, radiography, infection control, and general dentistry.

·Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and learning management systems.

·Minimum of three years of recent clinical dental assisting experience.

·Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Assisting, Education, or a related field.

·Experience teaching in a classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting.

·Previous teaching, training, or mentoring experience.

Employment Type

·Part-Time/Adjunct

Schedule

·Day and/or Evening Classes Available