What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Adjunct position at Mountain Empire Community Coll?
Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
Mountain Empire Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Health Sciences classes in various areas. We are seeking applicants available for on-campus, online, and clinical instruction for daytime and/or evenings and/or weekends. Salary is based on the academic preparation and work experience of the applicant and is determined according to the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule. For further information, please contact the Dean or Dental Assisting Faculty at 276-523-2400, or kdorton@mecc.edu and ebowen@mecc.edu.
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom/virtual/clinical environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Has a thorough understanding of diversity in student populations and the ability to connect with, include, and consider all student populations in curriculum development and teaching.
- Understands and has a belief in the comprehensive mission of community colleges.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders important to the college.
- Knowledge of and ability to integrate technology in the classroom and via distance delivery modes.
- Proficient in oral and written communication.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) designation OR eligibility to obtain CDA through RDH/occupational experience.
- Satisfactory clinical experience in Dental Assisting.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including day and evening hours.
- Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in any field.
- DA-II or Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certifications (Virginia Board of Dentistry).
- Teaching experience in college-level courses.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
