Dental Assistanting Instructor - PT
Education Affiliates
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Quick overview
The instructor will teach Dental Assisting courses and provide academic advising to students. Responsibilities also include participating in department meetings, training sessions, and graduation ceremonies.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have completed an accredited Dental Assisting program and hold DANB RHS and CDA or RDA certifications. At least three years of chairside dental assisting experience is required, with prior teaching experience preferred.
Job description
Forti College 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.
- The typical teaching load is two courses each term, with one or two preparations.
- 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 preferred
- Certifications:
- 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
