Dental Assisting Adjunct Instructor

MCC has a position open for a Dental Assisting Adjunct Instructor.

Please note this is not a remote position. This is a hybrid course and on campus presence is required.

Who are MCC’s teachers? They’re linguists and doctors; business professionals and globetrotters; authors and technicians; and so much more. What brings them all together are the values that they share with the college: high expectations for their students, a professional attitude, and the ability to create a welcoming space for our diverse group of students. Our staff, adjuncts, and student population represent over 40 countries, and various communities throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond! With such diverse backgrounds, communities, and cultures, MCC’s students, staff, and Instructors don’t fit into just one box. What we do have in common however, is hard work, drive, and dedication.

About the Dental Assisting Adjunct position: You’ll be teaching assigned courses that will prepare students for appropriate certifications.

Location: Evergreen Park, Illinois

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Deliver the curriculum based on specific dental-related content to meet the needs of adult learners and assist them to successfully obtain appropriate certifications.
• Report to Dean and works closely with Director of Academic Operations to improve quality of instruction, curriculum, and other academic requirements.
• Evaluate and revise the curriculum to meet accreditation standards, and state and governmental regulations.
• Address the needs of the students by provide a stimulating environment that encourages students' participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care.
• Use instruction time to gain insights into students' current circumstances and goals.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Dean of Certificate Programs

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited dental assisting school with formal training in dental assisting techniques and procedures and possess work experience in chair-side dental assisting.
• Must have valid and current credentials as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assisting National Board or AMT.
• Must have at least 5 years of clinical or teaching experience in the Dental Assisting profession.
• Associate Degree appropriate to the field
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred, not required.

Knowledge, Skills, abilities:

• Instructor must possess the ability to work within a diverse student population of different socioeconomic status and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite and other technology is required.
• Demonstrate time management, flexibility, and attentiveness to detail.
• Experience using multiple approaches to teaching and learning, such as incorporating technology, service learning, contextualized instruction, multiple levels, universal design for learning, or other research-based and innovative approaches that support increased student success.
• Provide chair-side and other assistance to students in performing routine and surgical procedures including preparing equipment and areas for dental procedures.
• Assist patients receiving treatment in the clinic in a polite and professional manner this includes assisting them with instructions and screening appointments.
• Arrange equipment, pre-tray setups, dental materials and supplies, and patient’s records.
• Inventory of supplies and materials and order as necessary to ensure the areas are always equipped.
• Make certain that all units/stations are prepared for patient treatment meeting OSHA requirements.
• Obtain digital x-rays, processes, and mounts dental radiographs as requested.
• Prepare, organize, and pack instruments for sterilization.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish rapport within the campus community.
• Ability to develop and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Adherence to institutional standard of conduct within internal and external environments affiliated with the institution.

Physical Demands:

• Instructor is required to stand for longer than usual periods of time.
• The instructor must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, to include supplies and equipment.

Midwestern Career College (MCC) is an equal opportunity employer. The college is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and education to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call (312) 236-9000 ext. 1090 or submit an email request to the Human Resources Department. Midwestern Career College's Annual Security Report provides information about MCC’s offices and programs that provide safety support, crime statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other relevant policies and information. The report can be accessed online at: https://mccollege.edu/annual-campus-security-report/. Paper copies of the report are available, upon request, from the Registrar’s Office located at 100 S Wacker, LL1-50, Office 204, Chicago, IL 60606.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.21 - $33.97 per hour

Expected hours: 9 – 18 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34