Part-Time Instructor Dental Assisting; POOL

Position: Part-Time Instructor Dental Assisting (POOL)

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Classification Title

Classification Title F3

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $752/LU

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Notes

Open for 2025-26 academic year

Position Type/Employee Class

Part-Time Instructor

Instructor Status

This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited.

Overtime Eligible

Exempt

FLSA Status

Learnt Professional

Campus Location

Primary Purpose

The Part-Time Instructor provides instruction to students in the Dental Assistingprogram, directs student discussion and evaluates student performance in the classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in area of discipline, using approved course outcome guides. Teaching assignments may be during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses, online or remotely.
• Hold at least one scheduled office hour per class per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
• Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Disability Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Participate in course assessment.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Department Specific

• Provide instruction, guidance and assessment in the lab and possibly clinic settings within the Dental Assisting Program. This position will include didactic instruction, in the classroom and/or online. Courses that may be taught include, but are not limited to, Infection Control, Basic and Advanced Dental Assisting, Dental Materials, Preventive Dentistry, Dental Science, Oral Medicine and Dental Radiology. Part time instruction requires approximately 25 contact hours per month.
  
  This a cohort program with up to 24 students enrolled in the Dental Assisting Program beginning each Fall Term.
• May be asked to assist and direct students in the onsite Dental Clinic. In partnership with Deschutes County Health Services, COCC offers an on-site Dental Clinic. This clinic is held in the COCC Dental Lab/Clinic and is offered 10-13 Fridays per academic year. Responsibilities may include ordering and maintaining supplies, including routinely checking expiration dates and restocking operatories. Proper maintenance of instruments and equipment, including weekly sterilizer testing, operatory waterline maintenance and documentation of these being done.
  
  Duties also may include scheduling patients and supervising student dental assistants during patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Thorough knowledge in the field of General Dental Assisting and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
• Ability to adapt and use a variety of teaching and assessment techniques including the use of technology to enhance student success.
• Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory.
• Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite: various course management systems; technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses; and other technology used in the instruction setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members.
• Ability to provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or marital status.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with faculty and other COCC staffs at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and or teach at various hours and campus locations, as required.
• Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work as a member of a team with faculty.
• Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.

Ergonomic Requirements

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be…