Full-time Dental Assistant Instructor

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Job Posting Date:

April 2, 2025

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:

$62,000 - $82,000

Department:

School of Health Science_Admin & Faculty

Job Description:

The School of Health Sciences at Madison College is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant Instructor.  Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students. We are seeking motivated and engaged candidates who share a willingness to collaborate with other faculty members, staff, students, and the community at large. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the field and to teaching that will enable them to be a visionary and innovative member of the program.

Work-life balance is an important element of Madison College. Flexible work hours and scheduling allow faculty to enjoy their lives outside of work. Full-time faculty work a nine-month contract for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters), and teaching summer courses, if available, is optional with additional pay. Most importantly, you will play a major part in influencing and maintaining the College’s mission, vision, and values.

Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of April 29, 2025, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice.

Our goal is to conduct first-round virtual interviews on or around May 8th and 9th, followed by second-round in-person interviews on or around May 19th, for an August 14, 2025, start date

Reporting to the dean of the School of Health Sciences, this position is responsible for Dental Assistant instruction at the college level.  This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, utilizing innovative teaching techniques and technology, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, school and college levels.

A faculty member in this position can expect to teach a variety of Dental Assistant courses, including hands-on clinical instruction and theoretical coursework. Faculty members are expected to be proficient in dental assisting skills or have a willingness to develop proficiency. Teaching will occur in person. All faculty are expected to be able to teach in a variety of formats with training provided as needed for non-traditional delivery methods.

Essential Duties:

-Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students’ needs and support student engagement. Continually revise curriculum to improve student learning.

-Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.

-Contribute to student success and retention by advising students with course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.

-Serve as an advocate for students and engages in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendations, and/or helping students link with internships, service learning, job shadowing and other forms of networking.

-Provide support to the program, the school, and the college by attending and engaging in events and meetings and participating fully within the team environment.

-Continually improve teaching through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology. This includes the development and implementation of individualized professional development plan.

-Maintain a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

​-Skilled in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.

-Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.

-Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.  This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge/experience with cur