Posting Summary
Working Title
PT Staff Dentist
Role Title
Dental Manager
Role Code
49033
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
Position Number
286W0TBD
Agency
Virginia Western Community College
Division
Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location
Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range
Minimum $47.37, pay commensurate based on qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
2-Professionals
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Hours will be during the normal work day Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, as well as evening clinic sessions between 5:00pm-8:15pm
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
The purpose of this position is to provide clinical instruction and supervision to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program in the School of Health Professions at Virginia Western Community College. The Staff Dentist primarily focuses instruction and supervision in the areas of local anesthesia and radiographs.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Special Assignments
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
· Current Virginia license to practice as a dentist.
· A Doctor of Dental Surgery ( DDS) or a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry ( DMD)
· Current DEA Certification
· Current BLSCPR Certification
· Up to date continuing educational compliance
· Two years of clinical experience
· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
· Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds
· On time attendance to Dental Hygiene Clinic
· On time submission of all required documentation
· Ability to plan and organize patient care assignments for program placed students according to student level
· Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team
· Ability to facilitate student learning experiences to ensure mastery of stated objectives
· Ability to evaluate student learning as described on clinical evaluation tool
· Ability to adhere to all regulatory requirements for student supervision
· Ability to function in the role as a licensed health professional and health professional educator
· Ability to model positive culture of a healthcare professional
· Ability to work with a wide variety of learners and adapt instruction and communication patterns to meet the needs of diverse learners
· Ability to meet the physical demands of clinical shift schedule.
· Proficiency with all fundamental program-specific skills and equipment, including but not limited to skills represented on student skills list
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and patient information.
Additional Considerations
· Prior teaching experience, preferable in a college setting
· Experience using electronic dental records and classroom technology
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3094P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/23/2026
Job Close Date
03/22/2027
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name
Lindsey Weston
Email
hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number
540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their
AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (
DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (
DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the
AHP if they also provide an
AHP Letter. To request an
AHP Letter, use this link:
https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call
DARS at 800-552-5019, or
DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
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.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94482
