What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assisting Instructor position at Coastal Carolina Community College?
This is a nine (9) month position with a subsequent summer contract. Responsible for both preparing and delivering instruction to a diverse student population using not only various course delivery methods (e.g., seated, online, hybrid, etcetera) but also various course delivery lengths (e.g., 16-week, 12-week, 8-week, etcetera) at various locations (e.g., campus classrooms and/or lab facilities, military installations, clinical or extension sites, high schools, etcetera). Fulfill other responsibilities and duties as a curriculum faculty member and full-time employee, to include, but not limited to, other duties as assigned. Must be willing to travel to clinical sites.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: July 7, 2025.
Salary: Minimum monthly salary is $4,792.00 with final determination based upon education and experience.
Standard Working Hours: Monday - Friday with a minimum of thirty (30) contact/office hours per week. Working days and working hours may vary, based upon institutional need or programmatic requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma, required. Must have earned bachelor's degree within three years of the initial hire date. Must have background in and current knowledge of dental assisting, the specific subjects they will be teaching and knowledge of educational theory and methodology concepts (e.g., curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement and evaluation) consistent with the teaching assignment. Must be a graduate of a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Must meet current North Carolina Dental Assisting credential classification requirements. Must possess a current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" credential. Prior teaching experience in a CODA-accredited institution, preferred. Licensed dental hygienist, preferred. Bachelor's degree, or higher, preferred.
A $6,000 signing bonus will be paid, based upon satisfactory performance and continued employment, in two equal installments. The first installment will be paid in December 2025, and the second installment will be paid in May 2026.
Supplemental Information:
Official transcripts, including other documentation verifying all reported educational qualifications, are required. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for application purposes. The successful candidate must provide official transcripts at his or her expense within thirty (30) days of being notified of selection.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $4,792.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- University
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,792
