The Instructor/Dental Program Director provides quality instruction to students in support of the College's commitment to Dental Assisting education. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to supervising, planning, and implementing the program.
Salary Schedule Placement: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule D1 IB-IV ($41,282 - $92,513) based on education and experience. Summer appointments are based on enrollment- Salary Schedule D1 ($12,746 - $28,612) based on education and experience. Annual Potential Salary including Summer Appointment ($54,028- $121,125)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teach up to 30 contact hours or 15-16 credit hours per semester and/or the equivalent in non-credit hours or a combination of the credit and non-credit course offerings.
Instructor must be available to teach day, night, weekend classes, and training opportunities if necessary.
Regular and consistent attendance at work and record/maintain student attendance records.
Organize and manage the Dental Assisting Program.
Recommend proposed budget and manage finalized budget.
Assist with the recruiting, screening, and recommendation of faculty.
Knowledgeable of and maintain Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.
Report and respond to all CODA communications and recommendations.
Supervise, observe, and evaluate faculty and students.
Maintain safety precautions in the classroom and laboratory (including Radiology lab) at all times.
Provide for systematic evaluation of the program.
Serve as liaison between health agencies, the community, Schools of Dentistry, appropriate state, regional and national agencies, and other divisions of the college in promoting and maintaining satisfactory relationships.
Maintain, prepare, and submit required records and/or reports for the program.
Maintain a program of recruitment, selection, and promotion of students.
Supervise the preparation of publications, brochures, and catalogs for the program.
Encourage continuing education and/or professional development for self and dental faculty.
Disseminate information from administration, state, and national agencies to the dental faculty.
Counsel students and faculty as necessary and serve as a resource person.
Direct the development, revision, and implementation of the curriculum.
Negotiate and arrange contractual agreements for clinical affiliation and attend affiliation meetings.
Develop and submit to the Associate Dean a class schedule after coordination of classes with other divisions.
Arrange for class coverage when an instructor is absent.
Approve the final clinical rotation schedule.
Develop and evaluate Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for instructional specialty.
Collaborate with other unit programs to develop and implement divisional goals.
Serve on special committees and represent Health Professions as required by administration.
Uses Blackboard and/or Canvas regularly to augment instruction to include the uploading of the syllabus, homework assignments, supplemental videos, lecture presentations, handouts, assignments, materials, and recorded lectures (where applicable).
Agrees to participate in required college events, such as graduation, honors day programs, and other assigned events.
Maintains a neat, appropriate, and professional appearance at all times.
Adheres to all school and/or department policies and responds to all administrative requests in a timely professional manner.
Assists every student in the development of his/her academic abilities to his/her greatest capacity.
Recommend textbook adoption conjointly with faculty.
Function in accordance with the philosophy, rules and regulations of the Dental Program and area clinical agencies.
Work with college ADA coordinator to provide appropriate accommodations for identified students
Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
Participate actively and creatively in the activities of the institution.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean, Academic Dean, Vice President, or President.
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed regularly. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Master's degree preferred but a minimum of a bachelor's degree required with experience as a Dental Assistant/Hygienist or Doctor of Dental Medicine
Three years of administrative experience preferably in Dental Assisting/Hygiene Education in a community college setting or Dental Practice
Two years of teaching experience in Dental Assistant/Hygiene Education or Dental Practice
REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:
Must be Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" or Dentist licensed to practice in Alabama with occupational experience in the application of fourhanded dentistry principles, either as a dental assistant or working with a chairside assistant.
Must be willing to become a CODA site visitor (after hired).
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of state and national accreditation requirements
Computer literate
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
Be able to navigate the classroom (for at least 50 minutes at a time) for board instruction, demonstration of relevant concepts, and monitoring classroom and testing.
Be able to move technological carts and equipment (at least 20 to 25 pounds).
Application Procedures/Additional InformationApplicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.A complete application packet consists of:A cover letterAn Online applicationA current resumeA copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.
