DENTAL LAB TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR - Adjunct Pool

Bates Technical College Dental Lab Technician Instructor

Bates Technical College maintains a vacancy pool of qualified faculty interested in temporary teaching positions. Adjunct (part-time) faculty are responsible for preparing and providing instruction for students in the classroom. This part-time position may become available at any time and is typically filled on a quarterly basis. Bates Technical College Dental Lab Technician Instructors are responsible for providing didactic and laboratory instruction to students in a manner that prepares successful program graduates for entry-level employment in a variety of areas of occupational opportunities in the field of Dental Laboratory Technology.

Salary reflects July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 academic year

Essential Functions & Other Duties

Essential Duties

• Use effective teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture, course work and laboratory projects to prepare students with the practical skills essential for entry-level professional development.
• Provide individualized instruction.
• Mentor, encourage, counsel and guide students toward the completion of program requirements i.e., course assignments, interpersonal relationships, career goals and responsible work habits.
• Facilitate a process for on-going student input for instructional and program improvement.
• Manage the classroom in a manner that ensures a suitable learning environment.
• Ensure that appropriate safety practices are used at all times, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques and all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition.
• Requisition and maintain control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.
• Evaluate and document students' achievements, course progress, attendance, workplace behaviors at least quarterly and in accordance with college policy and/or procedures.
• Maintain required written and computerize records and respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain full program curriculum documentation in accordance with the approved college format and ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry or business standards, technologies, procedures, equipment and materials.
• Plan and develop meaningful student learning experiences based upon current industry or business practices.
• Ensure that the training program requires the use of library or online resources and students acquire the ability to access and use these resources.
• Annually validate and review course competencies and skills required for industry entry level employment in the industry or profession and adapt curriculum to match those skills when needed.
• Coordinate with other instructors, support services staff and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level employees.
• Maintain friendly and cooperative relationships with respective industry.
• Participate actively and collaboratively in student recruitment.
• Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
• Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Conditions of Employment

• Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
• This position is required to work on campus
• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.
• Following date of hire, all full-time faculty and all part-time faculty working two-thirds of a full-time load for more than three quarters (20 hours per week) must obtain Professional-Technical Education Certificate within 30 working days.
• Employee association membership or payment of a representation fee within 30 days of employment
• Maintain current American Heart Association, Health Care Provider First aid/CPR

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Dental Technology
• Certified by the national board for certification in Dental Laboratory Technology as a Certified Dental Technician in good standing.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician
• Must communicate in English both verbally and in writing

Allowable Substitution If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Canvas, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and dental computer software programs

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, or View email address on click.appcast.io . For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.

Benefits

Position is part-time or reduced hours, which does not qualify for all benefits. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to verify benefits for the position you are interested in.