Dental Assistant Instructor Jobs

Leadership, time management, planning and teamwork skills

Degree or post-secondary education and relative experience to meet state (TWC) and ABHES accreditation requirements.

Review and order proper medical supplies for laboratory experience

Sign and date each student skill checklist as required

Manages Simulation Scenarios and evaluates student responses.

Ability to communicate and impart knowledge to others with enthusiasm and confidence.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Demonstrates dental skills/procedures and assists students as they practice hands-on in the lab.

Manages inventory and orders supplies.

National certification (RDA or CDA).

Strong verbal communication and listening skills.

Tuition benefit for IU classes

Applying your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule.

if candidate does not meet the education requirement listed above

Two (2) years of occupational (i.e. practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach; or

Serving as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students.

Demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process and for individual students.

Participating in and contributing to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University.

Knowledge of policies, regulations, educational master plan.

Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

Advises students of requirements established by the instructor for meeting course objectives.

Applicable sections of the State Education Code.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Effectively using interpersonal and written communications skills.

Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system

Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning

Assigns grades consistent with course requirements

Three (3) years of directly related, non-teaching work experience

Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities as assigned by designated supervisor

Accommodates diverse student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College

Offer constant guidance during the practical portion of class- educating students on proper technique and skills

Possesses good organizational skills, knowledge of record keeping procedures, including the ability to collect and organize data and information

Create positive educational climate for students to learn in while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities

Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.

A minimum of two (2) years experience directly related to the programs overseen is required. (Post-Secondary Instructor experience preferred)

Documented formal education/training in the field of study for which the program is preparing students to enter

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

No, I do not have the required education.

Yes (Submission of certification is required).

Yes (Submission of certification required).

Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline (Submission of Transcripts with Conferred/Award date is required).

Yes (Submission of licensure is required).

Candidates must have recent experience in four-handed dentistry.

Must hold a current CPR for health care providers certification (online CPR class is not accepted)

Candidates should have at least 5 years full time clinical dentistry work experience.

Faculty must hold a valid and current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential issued by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

Faculty teaching clinical courses do not require a baccalaureate.

Part-time Dental Assisting Instructor - FY 2023

if candidate does not meet the education requirement listed above

Two (2) years of occupational (i.e. practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach; or

High School Graduate or equivalent.