Dental Assisting Instructor

Dental Assisting Instructor

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016340FT

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC Health Science

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 10 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Full Time, Tenure Track

Job Description:
Teach Dental Assisting, and related courses to a diverse student population.

Teach assigned lecture and laboratory courses in the Dental Assisting program in a manner consistent with the department's standards, and with the content cited in the approved course outline and plan of instruction.

Maintain education and skills necessary for competency to teach any course in dental assisting in order to meet licensing and accreditation requirements.

Supervise and evaluate students in theory and directed practice setting; establish and maintain liaison with professionals in the directed practice setting.

Remain current in the subject matter areas and in the techniques of effective instruction through recent work experience and professional development.

Assist the Coordinator of the Dental assisting Program in maintaining accreditation standards as well as other related assigned duties.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.
Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.
Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
Work cooperatively with staff and students.
Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Primary Purpose:
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Working Relationships:


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


Special Requirements:
The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.
Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submittedand from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website at http://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website at https://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any Bachelor’s degree or higher AND two (2) years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;

OR

Any Associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment AND currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate degree program with completion and award of Bachelor’s degree not later than January 1, 2026, as a condition of tenure;

AND THE FOLLOWING:

Satisfactory completion of coursework in instructional methodology and clinical methodology.

Two (2) hours of clinical methodology evaluation as it relates to radiology, coronal polish, and pit and fissure sealants.

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Five years occupational experience as a Dental Assistant in the application of fourhanded dentistry principles AND a current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential AND a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license with coronal polish, x-ray, pit and fissure, AND health care provider CPR OR
2. Graduation from a Dental Hygiene Program prior to the January 1, 2005 AND a current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential AND a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license AND five years occupational experience in the application of clinical chairside dental assisting involving fourhanded dentistry AND health care provider CPR

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications:
Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.

Experience using current technology in instruction and dental office management.

Leadership experience and/or participation in community or professional organizations.

Recent experience in dentistry.

Experience working in a team-teaching environment.

Experience designing multiple methods of instruction to achieve desired education outcomes.

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program.

Evidence of experience with budget preparation and management.

Evidence of supervision of dental office (or other) personnel.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Dental Assisting, particularly how it relates to students lives, interests, communities, and society; demonstrated ability to address equity gaps of underrepresented groups within Dental Assisting.

Working Conditions:


Salary Range: $77,876 - $116,875 Annually

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Number: 2016340FT

Open Date: 12/22/2022

Close Date: 2/9/2023

Special Instructions Summary: Special COVID 19 Notice: Interviews may be held in person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with NOCCCD, even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.
The North Orange County Community College District is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. The Board of Trustees adopted a position of strongly recommending, rather than mandating, COVID-19 vaccines and strongly recommending boosters for all employees and students, effective January 1, 2023. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.nocccd.edu/covid19 .

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.
The minimum required number of references for this position is five (5).
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists. References, including a supervisor will be contacted if a candidate is moved forward as a finalist in the recruitment process.
The effective start date (tentatively August 2023) may vary pending the approval of the academic calendar.
NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit https://www.nocccd.edu/files/7120-10apreviseddcc-08-24-15-_93551.pdf to view the administrative procedures – AP 7120-10.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/5890









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