Dental assistant instructor

Summary of Purpose

Oakland Community College is seeking an instructor for a new Dental Assistant Program. The instructor will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of students in the didactic, clinical, and skills lab arenas.

The part-time instructor will provide quality education for students and perform instructional-related duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies and procedures of the program and college.

This position works in a fast paced, multi-cultural, diverse working environment.

Typical Duties

This position includes didactic, clinical, and skills laboratory teaching opportunities. This position may include day and / or evening hours.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities that may be required :

• Collaborates in the development of new curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, and syllabus for courses.
• Teaches courses and maintains written instructional standards; facilitates instruction using alternative delivery methods as needed;

participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes.

• Demonstrates proper techniques in dental procedures such as chairside assisting, radiography, sterilization and dental office management
• Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; implements changes and integrates knowledge of professional training to continuously improve program quality.
• Works collaboratively with students, colleagues, and staff members to integrate instructional activities and materials.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Academic preparation and experience in the delivery of innovative, evidence-based instruction in Dental Assistant education and other health professions at the community college or university level or equivalent.
• Ability to engage collaboratively and professionally with colleagues and students to ensure the successful achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Experience in actively engaging students to think critically while participating in the learning process.
• Demonstrates leadership in academic and clinical settings.
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant credentials (RDA)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a dental assistant

Required Documents : Cover Letter, Resume, CDA or RDA License

We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types : full-time and part-time

Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups :

Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date : First of the month after date of hire

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Traditional and 2 High Deductible plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Free preventive services on every plan Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
• MESSA medical is offered to the Faculty and Public Safety employees
• Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Maintenance, Operating Engineers, and Teamsters
• There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

Dental

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and / or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Voluntary Benefits

Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and / or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and / or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group : Classified Part-Time

Benefit Effective Date : First of the month after date of hire

Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost.

Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

Medical

• Medical plans include prescription coverage, free in-network preventive services, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with high deductible medical plans

Dental

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and / or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group : Adjunct Faculty and Hourly (Non-union)

Retirement

College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and / or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Tuition

OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees

Contact Information : hr@oaklandcc.edu

Last updated : 2024-10-01

Salary : $44