Dental Assistant Faculty (Unlimited, Full-Time)

About the position Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for the position of an unlimited, full-time Dental Assistant Faculty. The Dental Assistant Department at Minneapolis College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning as we educate the next generation of dental assistants. Faculty members collaborate in the delivery of dental assistant courses to prepare students to complete their diploma or associate degree. This position may teach all components of dental assistant education: theory, lab, and clinic.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a full-time (32-credit annual load) in college-level courses in all aspects of Dental assisting (theory, lab and clinic).
• Teaches with an inclusive and equity-minded approach.
• Is dedicated to excellence in teaching and has the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community.
• Is committed to student success.
• Teaches in traditional as well as other delivery modes, including, but not limited to, synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
• Regularly develops, reviews, and revises instructional and assessment materials.
• Participates in the assessment of program and course student learning outcomes.
• Is a participatory member of the dental assistant division and the greater college community through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings.
• Practices current teaching strategies, including active learning, learner outcome assessments, and online instruction.
• Maintains ongoing professional development in dental assisting as well as in the areas of teaching and learning.
• Should be flexible with teaching hours; with the possibility of evening and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree and graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.
• Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a dental assistant.
• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field.
• Dental Assistant certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
• Current Dental Assistant License from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
• Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement (to be completed within first three years of employment).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience teaching college level dental assistant including theory and lab.
• Experience serving diverse and historically under-served populations.
• Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Evidence of commitment to student success and program completion.
• Experience with learner outcomes assessment and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and international students.
• Working knowledge of instructional techniques and delivery methods such as online education, learning management systems (D2L Brightspace), digital technology, etc.
• Collaborative team player who is willing to devote time to student success and the success of the dental assistant division.

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

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