Part-Time Faculty: Dental Assisting Instructor

DENTAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTOR Faculty Part-Time The position of Dental Assisting Instructor is Open Until Filled to create a qualified instructor pool. Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of what education could be for a dynamic community college in a beautiful rural setting? If yes, then this is the position for you! As a Part-Time Dental Assisting Instructor, you will work to provide clinical and/or didactic instruction in the Dental Assisting program. REVIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: If you have an interest in coming to work every day to invest in the vitality of our next generation's opportunities for career, personal and economic success, we welcome your application. We have the very best students, and our team is looking for the very best colleague to help reach its goals. Bring your energy, diligence, commitment, and collaborative spirit for student success to UCC. REASONS TO WORK HERE Fun, innovative atmosphere Ability to transform lives and enrich communities Opportunity to work with helpful, caring, and friendly coworkers Professional Development Opportunities Beautiful Rural Campus The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50+ years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities. Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything you'd want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure. Education • Baccalaureate degree or higher Experience • Dental Assistant, Hygienist or Dentist with occupational experience in the application of four handed dentistry principles, either as a dental assistant or working with a chairside assistant is required. • Three years full time paid experience in four-handed dentistry of which three months within the last four years, preferred. • Community College teaching experience in Dental Assisting, preferred. • Previous experience with healthcare accreditation organizations, preferred. • Bi-lingual and diversity experience encouraged. Credentials • Oregon Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) required. • Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant (EFODA), preferred • Oregon Sealant Certificate, preferred • Oregon Temporary Soft Reline for Denture Certificate, preferred • Certified Dental Assistant or must obtain CDA certificate within three months of hire. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following: • A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position; • Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience; • A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address; VETERANS PREFERENCE Umpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Umpqua Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. Documents Required • Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) • or... • Letter from the US Department of Veterans' Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit www.oregonjobs.com. If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at www.dol.gov. Statement of Equal Opportunity Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist. Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval. Apply tot his job