Adjunct/Part Time Dental Assisting Instructor.

Savannah Technical College is seeking a Part Time / Adjunct Dental Assisting instructor. The part time / adjunct faculty member will provide theory and practical instruction to a level sufficient for students to develop the skills necessary to become employed in the profession of Dental Assisting.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

• Provide professional instruction based on approved course syllabus. Ensure that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives;
• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and / or clinicals using appropriate teaching methods;
• Prepare lesson plans, curriculum, and syllabus for coursework taught. Follows approved course syllabus;
• Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives by means of appropriate testing and / or evaluation methods;
• Administer and grades class examinations;
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades;
• Attend in-service training, workshops and seminars, as needed;
• Maintain program certification requirements;
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas;
• Monitor students’ use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts;
• Meet with students, staff members, supervisors, as needed; and
• Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current procedures in the Dental Assisting field.
• Observe and enforces the institution’s policies and regulations.
• Communicate and interact professionally, with college employees, students, and visitors, utilizing excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Maintain qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual.
• Follow rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia and other policies and procedures established by the Savannah Technical College.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications (In addition to Minimum Qualifications) :

Bachelor’s Degree in a health care related field from a postsecondary institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.

S. Department of Education (USDE) or both.

• Graduated from a CODA approved Dental Assisting education program.
• Background in educational theory and methodology.

Salary / Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Benefits package.

Application Deadline

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact HR, Title IX and Equity Coordinator. Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn : HR, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and / or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies.

Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.