What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Adjunct Instructor position at Laredo College?
Application Pool Notice
Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester. Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide instruction and monitor teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department coordinator or Director of Continuing Education. Develop curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the competencies addressed in the particular area of Dental Assisting.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
2. Prepare tailored course documentation such as lesson plan, course syllabi, assignments, quizzes/exams
3. Follow daily lesson plans to ensure quality, consistency, and uniformity of instruction and student conduct
4. Adapt to different teaching styles to accommodate to the population and teaching modes such as face-to-face, virtual and hybrid
5. Keep accurate attendance records and submit required continuing education class documents on a timely manner
6. Provide students with information about the goals and requirements of each course, the nature of the course content and the methods of evaluation to be employed, including required classroom behavior
7. Measure each student’s progress through the use of written exams or performance assessments essential to mastery of unit objectives. Inform students of course progression and provide supplemental materials and/or instruction when necessary
8. Be responsible for the efficient and safe operation, care, and appearance of assigned equipment, classroom/lab, and all other teaching materials
9. Must be able to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality by following FERPA standards.
10. Work a flexible schedule as determined by instructional activities and course enrollment
11. Participate in training activities as needed by the department
12. Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Continuing Education, Dean of Community Education, Assistant Provost/Strategic and Collaborative Partnerships, Provost/VP of Academic Affairs, and/or President.
NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
- High school diploma and active Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.
- Three years’ work experience as an RDA in Texas.
- Active RDA and Basic Life Support Certification.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Previous one year teaching/training experience.