May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Bachelor’s degree. Five years of current occupational experience in dental assisting using four-handed dentistry skills.
• Must have current Certified Dental Assistant ( CDA) credential or eligible to sit and pass the Dental Assisting National Board exam within the first semester of teaching.
• Licensed Dental hygienists must pass CDA exam to teach assisting courses. Current state-licensed dentist is not required to obtain additional certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass the college’s pre-employment security screening.

• Current CDA with previous experience teaching dental assisting courses with coursework in educational theory and methodology.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Blackboard, PeopleSoft, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a widely diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.