Job Description

Dental Assisting Instructor - PT

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our Dental Assisting Program. This is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean of Education. The primary responsibility will be to teach Dental Assisting courses. The typical teaching load is two courses each term, with one or two preparations. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, and participate in department training, meetings and graduation.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a Registered Dental Assistant or Certified Dental Assistant certification
• DANB RHS certification
• 3 years of experience providing Chairside Dental assisting, including 4-handed and 6-handed dentistry techniques
• Dental materials and instruments
• Dental office emergency and procedures
• Tooth morphology and anatomy
• Infection Control and OSHA standards
• Dental office safety and sterilization procedures
• Professional communication

Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a motivated, dependable—and professional individual who can effectively share their clinical knowledge and experience with students. The successful candidate should be comfortable teaching both theoretical concepts and practical, hands-on dental assisting skills.

Position: Dental Assisting Instructor

Start Date: Immediate

Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of Dental Assisting experience

Location

Fortis Wayne