Adjunct​/Part Time Dental Assisting Instructor

Savannah Technical College is seeking a Part Time/Adjunct Dental Assisting instructor. The part time/adjunct faculty member will provide theory and practical instruction to a level sufficient for students to develop the skills necessary to become employed in the profession of Dental Assisting. Characteristic duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

* Provide professional instruction based on approved course syllabus. Ensure that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives;

* Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and/or clinicals using appropriate teaching methods;

* Prepare lesson plans, curriculum, and syllabus for coursework taught. Follows approved course syllabus;

* Evaluate students' progress in attaining goals and objectives by means of appropriate testing and/or evaluation methods;

* Administer and grades class examinations;

* Maintain records of student attendance and grades;

* Attend in-service training, workshops and seminars, as needed;

* Maintain program certification requirements;

* Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas;

* Monitor students' use of supplies, materials, and equipment.

* Assist with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts;

* Meet with students, staff members, supervisors, as needed; and

* Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills.

* Demonstrate knowledge of current procedures in the Dental Assisting field.

* Observe and enforces the institution's policies and regulations.

* Communicate and interact professionally, with college employees, students, and visitors, utilizing excellent organizational and customer service skills.

* Maintain qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual.

* Follow rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia and other policies and procedures established by the Savannah Technical College.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* For didactic instructors:
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a postsecondary institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or both.

* For laboratory, preclinical and clinical instructors: current Certified Dental Assistant credential from the Dental Assisting National Board.

* For all didactic, laboratory, preclinical, and clinical instructors:

* Two years of occupational experience in the field of the program being taught (dental assisting), of which at least one year shall be within the last five years; (One year of related occupational experience may be waived with at least two years of

post−secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable knowledge may be acquired.

* Flexible to teach day or evening classes.

* Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

* Valid driver's license and required insurability.

* Basic computer skills to include, but not limited to, word; excel; power point; and email.

Preferred Qualifications (In addition to

Minimum Qualifications ):

* Bachelor's Degree in a health care related field from a postsecondary institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or both.

* Graduated from a CODA approved Dental Assisting education program.

* Background in educational theory and methodology.

Physical Demands

Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) - four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 10lbs. or less. Clinical responsibilities are typically performed in a hospital, long term care facility, or other medical facilities and require that the employee stand/or walk for seven (7) - eight (8) hours: bend, twist, push/and or…