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Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - Dental Assisting Program
$49k-73k (estimate)
Part Time | Colleges & Universities
6 Months Ago
University at Buffalo is Hiring a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - Dental Assisting Program Near Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) invites candidates who can enthusiastically inspire and engage students as a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for the Dental Assisting Program. Candidates should have the ability to teach seated, remote, and online courses.
Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject matter.
- Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject(s).
- Evaluates students’ performance and provides effective and timely feedback to guide student learning and success.
- Responsible for contributing and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative environment.
- Enter grades and attendance into software used by Center.
- Engages in the classroom, replies to emails and voicemails, and holds on-campus or online office hours.
- Maintains knowledge in one’s own discipline-related area by participating in professional development.
- Delivers tests and certifications following all procedures.
- Provides clinical and didactic instruction for the Dental Assisting Program in accordance with the curriculum outline and learning expectations.
- Supervises student training in dental offices and submits training-related reports as required.
- Coordinates with the School of Dentistry with regard to classroom placement of students.
- Ensures dental equipment is in proper working order and lab is sufficiently stocked with consumables at all times.
- Enforces dental lab safety procedures.
- Discusses and demonstrates workplace safety, personal/patient safety, and infection control.
- Organizes and participates in dental advisory committee meetings.
- Attends external meetings related to the Dental Assisting Program.
- Prepares students to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Exam so that they can become a New York State Licensed Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
- Assists with compliance with national accrediting agencies.
- Assists with the National Certification Testing application process.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
About The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC), an adult education enterprise, of the State University of New York, University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), with an annual enrollment of 1,940 students, is seeking applications for a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for the Dental Assisting Program. The mission of BEOC is to produce lifelong learners who are self-directed, empowered, and committed to excellence. Residents of the surrounding Buffalo community are provided a range of services designed to develop the academic and workforce development skills necessary to become self-sufficient. Programs and services are structured to adapt to the needs of our students — as well as to the demands of our community — and serve as first steps toward the attainment of long-term educational and employment skills. To learn more about the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center, visit our website.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC), an adult education enterprise, of the State University of New York, University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), with an annual enrollment of 1,940 students, is seeking applications for a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for the Dental Assisting Program. The mission of BEOC is to produce lifelong learners who are self-directed, empowered, and committed to excellence. Residents of the surrounding Buffalo community are provided a range of services designed to develop the academic and workforce development skills necessary to become self-sufficient. Programs and services are structured to adapt to the needs of our students — as well as to the demands of our community — and serve as first steps toward the attainment of long-term educational and employment skills. To learn more about the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center, visit our website.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- New York State licensed Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant with expertise in the Dental Assisting field or a Dentist that has graduated from an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree.
- 3 years teaching and supervisory experience with extensive knowledge of instructional methods, techniques, and learning assessments.
- 2 years of recent, relevant clinical chairside experience.
- Eligible to take the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Exam through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) for future accreditation of the Dental Assisting Program.
- Possess a current BLS/CPR certification.
- Knowledge of dental practices and procedures including practical ethics and confidentiality, dental records, insurance coding, charts, and forms.
- Knowledge of workplace safety, personal/patient safety, and infection control.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of experience with online and hybrid teaching and related methodologies.
- Knowledgeable in multiple content areas and theoretical frameworks within stated discipline, as well as issues related to diversity and multiculturalism.
- Experience teaching in adult education.
- Experience teaching Allied Health courses and developing a curriculum.
- Participation in professional organizations such as the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA), the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA), the American Dental Association (ADA), etc.
- Knowledge of Microsoft software and ability to work with computers and education-related databases.
- Experience working with a diverse student population.
Physical Demands
May be required to occasionally move items that are 11 to 20 pounds. Includes frequent moving, ascending/descending stairs, and positioning self to move carts.
Salary Range
Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Type
Part-Time
Campus
Downtown Campus
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Part Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$49k-73k (estimate)
POST DATE
11/14/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
06/14/2024
WEBSITE
buffalo.edu
HEADQUARTERS
BUFFALO, NY
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
2003
TYPE
Private
CEO
SATISH K TRIPATHI
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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About University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo is a New York-based educational institution that provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses on nursing, law, management, arts and science.
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