Dental Assistant Faculty (Unlimited, Full-Time)

About the position Responsibilities • Teaching a full-time (32-credit annual load) in college-level courses in all aspects of Dental assisting (theory, lab and clinic). • Teaches with an inclusive and equity-minded approach. • Is dedicated to excellence in teaching and has the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. • Is committed to student success. • Teaches in traditional as well as other delivery modes, including, but not limited to, synchronous and asynchronous online formats. • Regularly develops, reviews, and revises instructional and assessment materials. • Participates in the assessment of program and course student learning outcomes. • Is a participatory member of the dental assistant division and the greater college community through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings. • Practices current teaching strategies, including active learning, learner outcome assessments, and online instruction. • Maintains ongoing professional development in dental assisting as well as in the areas of teaching and learning. • Should be flexible with teaching hours; with the possibility of evening and weekends. Requirements • Bachelor degree and graduate of an accredited dental assisting program. • Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a dental assistant. • One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. • Dental Assistant certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). • Current Dental Assistant License from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. • Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement (to be completed within first three years of employment). Nice-to-haves • Experience teaching college level dental assistant including theory and lab. • Experience serving diverse and historically under-served populations. • Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Evidence of commitment to student success and program completion. • Experience with learner outcomes assessment and evaluation. • Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and international students. • Working knowledge of instructional techniques and delivery methods such as online education, learning management systems (D2L Brightspace), digital technology, etc. • Collaborative team player who is willing to devote time to student success and the success of the dental assistant division. Benefits • 11 paid Holidays • Vacation Time • Sick Time • Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) • Pension Plan • 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options • Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts • Employer paid life insurance • Short and long term disability • Professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents Apply tot his job Apply To this Job