Dental Assisting Instructor - PT
Education Affiliates
Location
Towson, Maryland
Quick overview
The instructor will teach Dental Assisting courses and provide academic advising to students. Additionally, they will participate in department training, meetings, and graduation ceremonies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a certificate or diploma from an accredited Dental Assisting program and at least three years of clinical experience. Required certifications include CDA/RDA, RHS, and X-ray certification.
Job description
Dental Assisting Instructor - PT
About The Job
Fortis Institute in Towson 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 is preferred.
- Certifications:
- CDA and/or
- RDA and
- RHS and
- X-ray Certified
- EFDA desired but not required
- At least three years of experience as an RDA or CDA in a clinical setting/chairside
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, motivated, and results driven
- Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred