Dental Assisting Instructor
Education Affiliates
Location
Smyrna, Georgia
Quick overview
The instructor will teach courses within the Dental Assisting program and provide academic advising to students. Additionally, they are expected to participate in department training, meetings, and graduation ceremonies.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have completed an accredited Dental Assisting program and hold relevant certifications such as DANB RHS, CDA, or RDA. A minimum of three years of chairside dental assisting experience is required, with preference given to those with prior teaching experience.
Job description
Dental Assisting Instructor - PT
About The Job
Fortis College in Smyrna is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Dental Assistant to join its faculty. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.
Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our Dental Assisting Program. This is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean of Education. The primary responsibility will be to teach Dental Assisting courses. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, and participate in department training, meetings and graduation.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or a Diploma; an associate degree is preferred
- Certification:
- DANB RHS and
- CDA and/or
- RDA
- At least three years of experience as a Dental Assistant chairside
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, motivated and results driven
- Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred
