DENTURIST INSTRUCTOR - Adjunct Pool

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE maintains a vacancy pool of qualified faculty interested in temporary teaching positions.  Adjunct (part-time) faculty are responsible for preparing and providing instruction for students in the classroom. This part-time position may become available at any time and is typically filled on a quarterly basis. 

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE Denturist Instructors are responsible for providing hands-on, competency-based training to students in a manner that prepares successful program graduates for a variety of entry-level or self-employment opportunities in the denturist profession.

• Use effective competency-based teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture, course work and laboratory projects to prepare students with the practical skills essential for entry-level employment.
• Classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• Provide individualized teaching 
• Clear communication with students, colleagues & supervisor
• Student Advising/Retention/Assessment which includes mentoring, encouraging, counseling and guidance for students toward the completion of program requirements i.e., course assignments, interpersonal relationships, career goals and responsible work habits.
• Facilitate a process for on-going student input within program and college
• Coordination with other instructors, support services staff and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level employees.
• Clinic oversight- scheduling and safe patient care
• Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications. 
• Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.

 Non-Essential/Other Functions 

• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements. 
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression. 
• Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical skills (i.e. proficiency of all denturist skills) 
• HIPPA & Blood-borne Pathogens training 
• Interpersonal skills (i.e. effective team member/leader, calm demeanor under pressure, effective use of de-escalation techniques, works well with diverse group of people)
• Effective Customer service as demonstrated by professional, caring interactions with students, college personnel and the public.
• Safety (i.e. hazardous waste, equipment use, clinic safety) 
• A demonstrated understanding and value of the contributions that a diverse workforce can make to the success of the organization and the students we serve
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with diverse internal and external audiences through college approved communication; must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels under stressful conditions.   
• Model professional decorum, discretion and mutual respect within and outside of the college.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance on the job to best support business needs of the department and college. 
• Consistently maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with internal and external audiences.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, and community and technical college system; stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance. 
• A demonstrable understanding of the mission, values, goals and objectives of Bates Technical College.

• Ability to communicate, understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products.

• Demonstrated understanding and ability to acknowledge and respect individual’s values and opinions to foster a harmonious working relationship with colleagues and/or students. 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional demeanor while recognizing and acting appropriately in order not to jeopardize the physical and mental stability and safety of colleagues and/or students.
  
  

• Instruction takes place in an open classroom and lab area with occasional interruptions and noise. 
• Work will occur in lab, classroom and clinic settings with regulated temperature.  
• There is potential for loud noise on occasion from some of the lab and/or clinic equipment and long periods of standing at patient chairside in the clinic.  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must have been actively employed in the industry a minimum of three (3) years; and
• Must have working experience of all phases of work pertaining to the denturist industry; and
• Must have demonstrated leadership capabilities; and
• Must have current WA denturist license.

 Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.       

 Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree or higher.
• Experience working with persons of disability and/or learning-disabled persons.
• Prior teaching in vocational atmosphere.

Salary : $53