Adjunct,Dental Assisting/Oral Radiography Job Frederick area,Maryland USA,Dental / Dentistry

Position: Adjunct, Dental Assisting and/or Oral Radiography

Adjunct Job Title

Adjunct, Dental Assisting and/or Oral Radiography

Adjunct

Job Description

No remote teaching opportunities are available at this time

Position Summary

As a valuable member of the CEWD healthcare team, the adjunct instructor provides didactic and hands‑on skills instruction for a 73 contact hour dental assisting course and/or 36 contact hour Oral Radiography course, and up to 10 additional hours of clinical held at Maryland State Dental Association in Columbia, MD. Instructors have flexibility and creativity in teaching methods while meeting the educational requirements stated in the approved course description and objectives.

Instructors prepare continuing education students to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) exam, and the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, the latter of which is required by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners to perform radiography duties. The adjunct faculty member is sensitive to and understands the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate instruction to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives

Teach core skills related to Dental Assisting scope of practice

Evaluate the progress of each student; notify students in need of remediation and/or tutoring services

Prepare students for NELDA and RHS exams

Supervise and evaluate students during in class skills labs

Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community

Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge, and instructional methods

Required

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years experience as Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, or Dentist

Proof of current license. Oral Radiography instructors must show proof of Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification, or hold current license to practice dentistry (if applicable).

Desired Qualifications

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification for dental assistant

Ability to prepare and present information and material in a classroom instructional environment to engage all learning styles

Prior teaching experience

Ability to perform and instruct both chairside and lab based dental assisting skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience using Blackboard or other learning management system

Pool Number

TS659P

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through May 31, 2026.

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Dan Saunders at dsaunders.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

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