Dental Assistant Instructor PT

Dental Assistant Instructor - PT

About The Job

Fortis College in Norfolk 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 a Dental Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; an associate degree in Dental Assisting is preferred but not required
• Certification:
• CDA and/or RDA and
• DANB RHS and
• Xray Certification
• At least three years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting, chairside, providing 4-handed and/or 6-handed dentistry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred