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Lecturer Position

Instructor, Dental Assistant

Forsyth Technical Community College · United States
Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full time
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

About the role

Forsyth Technical Community College Employment Opportunities Instructor, Dental Assistant Instructor, Dental Assistant

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Instructor, Dental Assistant

Posting Number 2802 Job Schedule Full Time Job Shift Day OCR Code / Classification 3 - Professional Min Salary Max Salary Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking to grow your career in a new and meaningful way? Join our team as a Dental Assistant Instructor and help train the next generation of dental professionals.In this role, you'll bring your real-world clinical experience into the classroom, lab, and clinic—teaching essential skills, mentoring students, and preparing them for success in the field. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others learn, wants a consistent schedule, and is ready to make a lasting impact.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Current Dental Assistant experience
  • Current or willingness to obtain DANB (CDA) certification
  • Current CPR certification
  • Passion for mentoring and developing others
  • Commitment to continuing education and professional growth

    • Preferred Qualifications Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Science field
  • 2+ years of dental office experience
  • Dental Hygiene License (RDH)
  • Experience in dental assisting (chairside, radiography, patient care)
  • Interest in teaching or training others (formal teaching experience not required)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Essential Duties All roles include additional duties not captured in the job description, and responsibilities may evolve in response to future innovations, including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and new models of work Essential Duties: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Teach & Inspire

  • Deliver hands-on instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings
  • Demonstrate dental assisting techniques including chairside support, radiography, infection control, and patient care
  • Create an engaging and supportive learning environment

    • Support Student Success

  • Mentor and coach students throughout their learning journey
  • Provide constructive feedback to build confidence and competence
  • Support students in achieving academic and career goals

    • Program & Team Collaboration

  • Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum and learning experiences
  • Assist with maintaining lab supplies, equipment, and instructional materials
  • Participate in program development, recruitment, and student engagement efforts

    • Stay Current

  • Maintain industry knowledge, certifications, and continuing education
  • Incorporate current dental practices and technologies into instruction

    • Physical Demands Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.

  • The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
  • The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
  • The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
  • The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

    • Workplace Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

    • Posting Detail Information

    Open Date 05/13/2026

    Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will not be accepted without required transcripts.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you currently hold a DANB (CDA ) certification or are you willing to obtain one?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have a current CPR certification?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have current Dental Assistant experience
  • Yes
  • No
    • Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Professional Certificates

    • Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Other Document
  • Official Transcripts 1
  • Official Transcripts 2
  • Official Transcripts 3
  • Official Transcripts 4

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