Adjunct, Dental Assisting and/or Oral Radiography

Adjunct, Dental Assisting and/or Oral Radiography All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e‑mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. This posting will remain active through May 31, 2026. For questions regarding this position, please contact Robin Hovermale at View email address on click.appcast.io. Frederick Community College is an equal opportunity employer that encourages members from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Position Summary As a valuable member of the CEWD healthcare team, the adjunct instructor provides didactic and hands‑on skills instruction for a 73 contact‑hour dental assisting course and/or a 36 contact‑hour oral radiography course, and up to 10 additional hours of clinical instruction at the Maryland State Dental Association in Columbia, MD. Instructors have flexibility and creativity in teaching methods while meeting the educational requirements stated in the approved course description and objectives. Instructors prepare continuing education students to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) exam, and the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, the latter of which is required by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners to perform radiography duties. The adjunct faculty member is sensitive to and understands the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Facilitate instruction to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives. Teach core skills related to the dental assisting scope of practice. Evaluate the progress of each student; notify students in need of remediation and/or tutoring services. Prepare students for NELDA and RHS exams. Supervise and evaluate students during in‑class skills labs. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both disciplines, knowledge, and instructional methods. Required Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dentist. Proof of current license. Oral radiography instructors must show proof of Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification, or hold current license to practice dentistry (if applicable). Desired Qualifications Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification for dental assistants. Ability to prepare and present information and material in a classroom instructional environment to engage all learning styles. Prior teaching experience. Ability to perform and instruct both chairside and lab‑based dental assisting skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience using Blackboard or other learning management systems. Pool Number

TS659P

Non‑Discrimination Statement Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Optional Documents Transcripts #J-18808-Ljbffr Frederick Community College