About the Department

Under the supervision of the Program Administrator, the Part-Time Dental Assisting Instructor provides clinical instruction to students and assists with the administration of the dental facility.

Position Duties

 1. Maintains mastery of subject matter.
 2. Develops and/or teaches courses for which the appropriate credential is held.
 3. Teaches in various formats and via various delivery methods.
 4. Advises students.
 5. Adheres to policies, procedures, expectations, and practices of the College, the department, and discipline.
 6. Communicates clearly with students, other faculty, and staff.
 7. Contributes to a safe and secure campus environment.
 8. Enforces Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct.
 9. Assists with program reviews, program accreditation, and SACSCOC accreditation as appropriate.
 10. Attends department meetings.
 11. Upholds the College Vision, Mission, Values, and Welcoming College statement.
 12. Supports diversity in all aspects.
 13. Establishes or upholds learning outcomes that are relevant and meaningful.
 14. Evaluates student progress in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
 15. Develops, prepares, and/or delivers all levels of curriculum courses.
 16. Supports department stability and growth by monitoring the dental climate state, nation, and worldwide.
 17. Performs quality assurance measures as related to clinic protocol and patient care.
 18. Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

 Minimum Qualifications

 1. Must have a Diploma from an accredited dental assisting program or a licensed Dental Hygienist;
 2. Must have a minimum of three years of full-time or equivalent experience as a clinical dental assistant;
 4. Must have teaching experience in dental assisting;
 5. Must have current Continuing Dental Education experience in Dental Assisting course content;
 6. Must have educational Methodology coursework experience;
 7. Must be a CDA.
 8. Must have a current CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Experience teaching at a community college;
 2. Five years of full-time or equivalent experience as a clinical dental assistant;

Other Qualifications

MUST READ Special Instructions and Additional Information to Applicants:

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. 

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications.  "See Attached Resume", etc. will result in an incomplete application.  Resumes, cover letters, and all transcripts listed on application must be uploaded with your application or this will also result in an incomplete application.  Official transcripts must be submitted to the Human Resources Director within (15) days upon hiring.  All applications must be submitted directly via our online application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/halifaxcc. 

Applications submitted through third party sites will not be accepted.  Application packets for employment must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application.  

Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit.  Persons eligible for Veteran's Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.