Job Details

Full-time Dental Assistant Instructor

Position Number: 6121291
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Medicine - Dentistry

Full-time Dental Assistant Instructor

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Job Posting Date:
April 2, 2025

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
$62,000 - $82,000

Department:
School of Health Science_Admin & Faculty

Job Description:

The School of Health Sciences at Madison College is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant Instructor. Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students. We are seeking motivated and engaged candidates who share a willingness to collaborate with other faculty members, staff, students, and the community at large. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the field and to teaching that will enable them to be a visionary and innovative member of the program.

Work-life balance is an important element of Madison College. Flexible work hours and scheduling allow faculty to enjoy their lives outside of work. Full-time faculty work a nine-month contract for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters), and teaching summer courses, if available, is optional with additional pay. Most importantly, you will play a major part in influencing and maintaining the College's mission, vision, and values.

Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of April 29, 2025, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice.

Our goal is to conduct first-round virtual interviews on or around May 8th and 9th, followed by second-round in-person interviews on or around May 19th, for an August 14, 2025, start date

Reporting to the dean of the School of Health Sciences, this position is responsible for Dental Assistant instruction at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, utilizing innovative teaching techniques and technology, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, school and college levels.

A faculty member in this position can expect to teach a variety of Dental Assistant courses, including hands-on clinical instruction and theoretical coursework. Faculty members are expected to be proficient in dental assisting skills or have a willingness to develop proficiency. Teaching will occur in person. All faculty are expected to be able to teach in a variety of formats with training provided as needed for non-traditional delivery methods.

Essential Duties:

-Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students' needs and support student engagement. Continually revise curriculum to improve student learning.

-Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.

-Contribute to student success and retention by advising students with course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.

-Serve as an advocate for students and engages in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendations, and/or helping students link with internships, service learning, job shadowing and other forms of networking.

-Provide support to the program, the school, and the college by attending and engaging in events and meetings and participating fully within the team environment.

-Continually improve teaching through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology. This includes the development and implementation of individualized professional development plan.

-Maintain a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Skilled in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.

-Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.

-Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge/experience with current educational methods/strategies such as learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and strategies aimed at closing the achievement gaps across race, gender, class, and disability.

- Desire and ability to teach courses at the technical/occupational program levels.

-Ability to communicate complex and difficult concepts and ideas to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness.

-Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, as well as incorporating appropriate use of new and emerging technologies into the learning environment.

-Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on course and program promotion, direction, and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Technical diploma in Dental Assisting with an expectation to obtain an Associate's degree in any field within 3 years. (Madison College provides tuition reimbursement)

and

2. Two (2) years or 4,000 hours of work experience in dental assisting.

*At least 1 year of occupational work experience must be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment (this can be waived for 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in the field within the previous 5 years).

Applicants who meet the following qualifications may be eligible to teach transfer courses.

1. Bachelor's degree in any field.

2. Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

3. Two (2) years or 4,000 hours of work experience in dental hygiene.

4. Two (2) years or 4,000 hours of work experience in dental assisting.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES (Required):

A cover letter
A current resume or CV
Unofficial transcripts

*Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Note: Candidates will be required to present a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials for the screening committee. Your official degree transcripts will be required if hired.

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Director, Civil Rights and Compliance, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.