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Instructor Dental Assisting - Full Time Faculty Assignment

Houston Community College

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant Instructor who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

 

The Opportunity  

We’re looking for a professional like you to teach our students about the exciting world of the Dental Assistant, with a curriculum that covers dental materials, dental radiography and chair-side dental assisting.  

 

Your professional experience makes you the ideal instructor because you can impart both practical, hands-on knowledge and the scientific principles that support it.  

 

When you’re not teaching, you might be assisting students with opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers; evaluating program curricula and/or practices; advising declared majors; or reviewing textbooks and learning materials.  

 

If you’re excited about passing the torch of your expertise and skills to the next generation of dental assistants, your next step should be to submit your application today!   

 

 

SUMMARY 

 

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service. 

 

Faculty is expected to teach a full load each semester as defined in the Faculty Workload Guidelines.  Demonstrate expertise and experience in classroom teaching.  Faculty may be required to teach at various locations in the District. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other relevant duties may be required. 

 

Teaching: 

Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.  

 

Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods. 

 

Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair. 

 

Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. 

 

Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner. 

 

Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines. 

 

Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials. 

 

Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs. 

 

Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories. 

 

Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

 

Academic Advising:

 

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. 

 

Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues.  

 

Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc. 

 

Create and maintain a website dedicated to the types of information specified in bullet three. Appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines). 

 

Professional Development: 

Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair. 

 

Keep pace with developments in the discipline.

  

Learn and apply technologies that support student learning. 

 

Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college. 

 

Institutional and Community Service: 

Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises. 

 

Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities

 

Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees. 

 

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