Qualifications

*Dental Assisting Diploma

*DANB CDA Certification required or willing to obtain

*Three years field experience

*Teaching experience preferred

Fortis College in Norfolk is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Dental Assisting Instructor to join its faculty. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis College provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

This is a part-time, professional position reporting to the Program Director and/or the Dean of Education. The primary responsibility will be to teach core dental assisting courses. The typical teaching load is two courses each term, with one or two preparations. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, and participate in department training, meetings and graduation.

Schedule:

• No nights
• No weekends

Position Summary:

The Instructor provides updated and fully prepared instruction to students, actively engages in retention activities and manages the classroom/lab activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Teaches courses as assigned by the Academic Dean.

· Utilizes unit and daily lesson plans.

· Maintains laboratory and classroom organization and cleanliness.

· Actively engages in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.

· Records and maintains accurate student attendance and grade records.

· Completes midterm evaluations for each student halfway through the term.

· Regular and reliable attendance.

· Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills

· Strong organizational and planning skills

· Team player who demonstrates initiative, dependability and reliability

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• dental assisting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person