Adjunct Faculty Dental Assisting - Community College of Rhode Island - Newport, RI

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Newport, RI

Job Description

Department


Dental Health/Dental Assisting Program




Position Category


Adjunct




About CCRI


The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential. To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html




Job Summary



The Dental Health Programs prepare students as dental professionals who have the skills required to be competent members of the dental care team, deliver quality dental health care to the public, have the knowledge to pass national licensure and certification examinations and are committed to professional development through life-long learning. The Dental Health Department is looking for dynamic, skilled and motivated individuals to join our team. Dental Health adjunct faculty demonstrate competence in clinical skills, lecture and lab instruction and responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Dental Health Programs and the College. SUBJECTS:


Oral Radiology
Chairside Dental Assisting
Dental Materials
Oral Anatomy and Dental Sciences
Office Procedures





Duties and Responsibilities


Radiography, laboratory and didactic teaching, Dental Assisting
Chairside skills and Dental Materials, laboratory and didactic teaching, Dental Assisting Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues
Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to students and provide remediation as needed




Minimum Requirements


Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Minimum of 2 years of clinical dental assisting experience
Current CDA certification, or eligibility before start date
Current certification in CPR at the Health care Provider level




Competencies


Previous teaching experience at a CODA accredited institution
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities




Reports To


Chair, Dental Health




Campus Location


Primarily located at the Lincoln Campus




Full-time/Part-time


Part-Time




Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information


Part-Time (8.5 hours per week)




Work Schedule


One Semester




Benefits





Salary/Hourly Rate





Additional Salary Information





Licenses, Tools and Equipment





Environmental Conditions





Desired Start Date


Fall 2024




Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

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