Adjunct Dental Assistant Instructor

Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part-time/adjunct faculty for all subjects. This is an applicant pool; individuals will be hired as needed. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months. Under general supervision, prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical courses at Lawson State at the freshmen and sophomore coursework levels and perform other duties and tasks associated with institutional effectiveness.

Employed on an "As Needed" basis; local salary schedule in accordance to documented academic credentials and/or educational experiences; and not to exceed nine credit hours per semester. All exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction. Salary:
Local Salary Schedule (based on credentials and area of assignment) $23.84/hr

• Provides instruction to students enrolled in the Dental Assisting program in assigned subject areas.
• Serves as faculty advisor to students enrolled in the program. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Develops and assesses student learning outcomes as it relates to courses taught or laboratory setting.
• Maintains accurate attendance and scholastic records.
• Maintains teaching credentials, technical competency, and technical certification as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in curriculum evaluation/revision and textbook selection.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities, promotes public relations on behalf of the college, and performs community service activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Makes contacts as assigned by supervisor to follow-up and evaluate students in the clinical setting.
• Works hours or schedules assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor to complete professional development or teaching assignments.
• Maintains inventory records of equipment and teaching components in working order.
• Maintains cleanliness and employs good housekeeping practices in assigned teaching areas (classrooms and laboratories).
• Complies with policies and procedures established by Lawson State Community College. The Dental Assisting/Hygienist instructor will be expected to work a flexible schedule which may include working different program assignments, courses, and campuses, weekend, days and evening hours.

Required Education, Standards, and Training:

• Dentist – must hold a DMD/DDS from an accredited Dental School.
• Dental Assistant – must hold a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential.
• Possess a baccalaureate degree or be willing to earn one within three years of initial hire.
• Understand the role and scope of Dental Assisting education.
• Possess dental office/patient care experience for 3 years.
• Dentist must hold a current, valid Dentist license in the State of Alabama.
• Dental Assistant must hold a current CDA credential.

Other Qualifications And

Job Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Posts and maintains regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Participates in faculty discussion about curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, and teaching materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Division Chair, Associate Dean, Academic Dean, Vice President, or President.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify).