Part time Dental Clinical Instructor

Part time Dental Clinical Instructor

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Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Details

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Posting Number:	0603884
Position Title:	Part time Dental Clinical Instructor
Position is:	Part Time
Position Type:	Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.:	Instruction
Position Description:	Position Summary:To teach effectively in a classroom or clinical setting, through the development, instruction and evaluation of coursework, ensuring that overall course objective and program goals are achieved. To support student learning through evaluation of progress, counseling and assistance. Essential Duties include: Establish and maintain environment conductive to student learning. Prepare for and instruct assigned course through the use of appropriate learning experience and materials which provide the opportunity to meet overall course objectives and program goals. Adhere to course syllabus and comply with Assessment of Student Academic Achievement. Evaluate student progress through day to day evaluation, written examinations and overall observation. Provide students with feedback on progress on a timely basis. Actively support student success through counseling, advising and assisting individual students as needed. Participate in professional activities including, but not limited to, curriculum planning, examination development, textbook selection, program evaluation/revision and other professional planning activities. Participate in Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) process. Clinical Instructors maintain positive communication with affiliating agencies. Attendance is required for all scheduled classes and labs. Other duties as assigned. Related Duties: Submission of grades and course handout on a timely basis. Accountable for preparation of each course taught. Notification of availability for student consultation. Maintain an active program of professional development related to both individual and institutional needs. Abide by WCC’s work practice and rules of conduct Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other responsibilities. Use such technologies in a manner consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Hours/Schedule: Part time classified faculty may teach up to 20 hours per week. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.
Minimum Qualifications:	Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Certificate in Dental Assisting from an accredited school with equivalent of five (5) years full-time successful work related experience in dental assisting or dental work OR Bachelor’s degree with equivalent of four (4) years full-time successful work related experience in dental assisting or dental work. Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize emerging AI-supported tools. Ability to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness of AI-generated content; maintain confidentiality where required; exercise professional and academic judgment; and uphold ethical standards in the use of technology for teaching, learning, and service.
Preferred Qualifications:	Additional Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Demonstrated skill in effective written communications. Experience in curriculum development, assessment, evaluation and testing procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds. Ability and willingness to use technology for teaching and learning.
Posting Date:	05/29/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services. Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment. Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate:	$42.05 or $43.79
Salary Comments:	Publicly available compensation information can be found: Here

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a certificate in Dental Assisting from an accredited school with equivalent of five (5) years full-time successful work related experience in dental assisting or dental work OR Bachelor’s degree with equivalent of four (4) years full-time successful work related experience in dental assisting or dental work?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you meet all minimum qualification?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * In order for WCC to employ you, would you require WCC to provide a petition or a letter to the Department of Homeland Security unless authorized as a F1 student to work?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Certificate
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Unofficial Transcripts 1
5. Other Documents
6. Unofficial Transcripts 2