Dental Assisting Adjunct Faculty, Spring 2026

About ECC :

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule :

TBD. Courses are taught in a classroom setting and may include a lab component.

Rate of Pay :

This is a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty position with the following pay rate per contact hour :

Less than MA : $1,069 MA or Above : $1,109

The offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits :

• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development / Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Grant Funded : No

Job Summary :

Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college's strategic goals and evaluate students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Bachelor's degree or completion of bachelor's degree within three years of hire.

Certified Dental Assistant

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Bachelor's degree

2+ years of dental assisting experience

Essential Duties : Deliver Instruction

1. Conduct assigned classes and / or labs

2. Prepare lessons

3. Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, course outline and contact information)

4. Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets

If a lab is involved :

5. Prepare labs

6. Enforce lab safety procedures

Evaluate Student Progress

1. Keep accurate record of student performance

2. Provide students with timely feedback

Provide Student Assistance

1. Maintain office hours and voice-mail / e-mail communication

2. Refer students to student support services

3. Accommodate special needs students

Other Duties :

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands :

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time

Visual Acuity :

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment : Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions :

Typical office or administrative

Current SSECCA Union Member Information :

The initial posting date for this position is XX / XX / XXX. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by XX / XX / XXXX and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Elgin Community College is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human resources Department. Determination on request for reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.