Dental Assisting Faculty

POSITION: Full-Time Dental Assisting Faculty (Assistant Professor): Dental Assisting; Division of Health Professions; Tenure Track; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin Street); 37.5 hours per week; MCCC/MTA Unit Faculty Position

SUMMARY: Teach classroom and laboratory courses in Dental Assisting; supervise students who are participating in clinical internships at local dental practices. Teach classroom courses in health-related discipline as assigned. Participate in curriculum development, implementation, assessment and revision using defined program outcomes. Maintain office hours and advise students. Participate in college service activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach classroom lecture and lab for the day Dental Radiology (DAS111) course for fall 2025
• Course schedule for fall 2025 is set for Tuesday, from 9:00am to 12:00pm and on Tuesday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on the Lawrence campus.
• Responsible for clinical coordinator tasks in the fall in preparation for the spring practicum.
• Responsible for tutoring and overseeing the open lab in the fall of 2025.
• Teach classroom lecture and lab for the day Dental Radiology II (DAS212) course, Dental Practice Management (DAS122) course and co-teach Dental Practicum (DAS290) for spring 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree or higher is required, preferably in Dental Hygiene Science.
• Holds current certifications as a Dental Assistant from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and is certified in Basic Life Support.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in Dental Assisting.
• Previous teaching experience in a Dental Assisting Program at a Community College.
• Holds a current Massachusetts license as a Certified Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist.
• Demonstrates current competency in professional discipline through continuing education, professional development, or scholarly activities.
• Current knowledge of Dental Assisting techniques.
• The ability to teach within and contribute positively to a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population with varying degrees of experience and knowledge.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience teaching in a community college setting
• Previous experience teaching in a university setting
• Previous experience teaching on-line courses
• Ability to work collegially as a leader and as a team member.
• Bicultural/Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $54,201.00 to $64,497.00 (Rank of Assistant Professor with a bachelor's degree) per academic year with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA salary schedule commensurate with education and experience. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Fall 2025