Adjunct Dental Assisting Instructor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 123272
Agency: York Technical College
Division: HHS-Dental Health Professions
Opening Date: 03/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UZ01
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.
The Adjunct Dental Assisting Instructor performs the following functions:
Provide students with course syllabus, grading/attendance policy, and other relevant information in a timely manner; relate instructional materials, discussions, and examples and illustrations; pace the instruction over the academic term; provide students with timely assessments; return assessment results in timely manner; relate assessments to course objectives; follow acceptable department and college grading policies; utilize appropriate instructional technology; maintain a positive environment for optimum student performance. Submit reports in timely manner; practice effective class management; prioritize duties and use time wisely; adhere to class schedules and meeting times; provide effective classroom/lab supervision; maintain accurate records; handle students' work and records in professional manner; perform other duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental assisting program
• Earned Associates degree in related field (if dental assisting diploma program)
• Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Additional Comments
Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application are required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01


Are you a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental assisting program or an earned associate degree in related field?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a minimum of two years of work experience as a Certified Dental Assistant?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have the ability to travel the tri-county service area?

• Yes
• No

Required Question