Dental Assisting Faculty

Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA Full-time Education

Posted on April 24, 2024

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Dental Assisting Faculty

About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.

Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Working with and under the supervision of the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health, the full-time dental assisting faculty is responsible for planning and delivering didactic and clinical instruction to a diverse population of students, assessing academic performance and supporting student success. In line with Accreditation Standards set forth by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the faculty member must be competent to deliver a broad scope of dental assisting practice and have documented expertise in their area(s) of teaching responsibility and knowledge of a variety of content delivery methods.

The full-time dental assisting faculty is responsible for collaborating with other dental assisting faculty as well as other health faculty to create intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary teaching and learning opportunities. In addition to teaching, the Dental Assisting faculty will fulfill the duties of the program chair and program director for CODA, and provide advising and college service, in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Dean of the Nursing and Allied Health faculty will demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

PROGRAM FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as program chair and CODA program director for Dental Assisting
Teach and fulfill all contractual obligations as a member of the college faculty. Courses for the Dental Assistant program.
Participate in professional development activities and remain current in one's area of expertise.
Collaborate with the Dean of the Nursing and Allied Health by contributing expertise in the review and evaluation of faculty course materials.
Orient and mentor part-time dental assisting program faculty.
Develop and prepare program/department assessment (internal Academic Program Review and external accreditation) and accreditation materials.
Provide leadership in the systematic assessment of course and program learning outcomes.
Establish, maintain, and monitor program policies and procedures that support effective, responsive, high quality education.
Trend and analyze data on student retention, completion, employment, and success on national certification exam to the extent possible.
Provide guidance in the selection and ordering of textbooks for assigned program courses.
Collaborate with student support areas, (e.g. Tutoring, Enrollment, Testing, Advising), and other departments as needed.
Coordinate clinic and laboratory support, (i.e. personnel, equipment purchase and repair).
Engage in the delivery of patient simulation experiences as a learning methodology where appropriate in the dental assisting curriculum.
Participate in college recruitment activities, (e.g. open houses, K-12 partnerships, visit high schools and industry) as appropriate.
Develop and implement grants for the program as appropriate.
Organize and develop student externships and coordinate with external agencies and dental practices.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve on college committees and task forces.
Serve on relevant search committees and college committees
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in dental sciences, education or related field
A Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" certification from an accredited institution registered in Massachusetts as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Registered dental hygienist licensed in Massachusetts in good standing, and a graduate of dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) who holds Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential
Must have had instruction in educational theory and methodology, e.g., curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement and evaluation.
Recent dental assisting methodology courses.
Experience in clinical coordination.
OSHA compliance experience.
CODA accreditation process experience.
Minimum of three years of clinical practice

Preferred:

Two years of successful college teaching, preferably in a community college or technical college setting.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Position Status: Full-time Faculty benefited Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) union position.

Term of appointment:: This is a full-time, tenure track position. Terms governed by MCCC/MTA Agreement.

Supervisor: Reports directly to Dean of Nursing and Allied Health

Salary: $47,931-$56,333 Salary is commensurate with education, experience and based on the MCCC Classification Study.

Position Start Date:

Faculty Position beginning of the Fall 2024 semester
Chair/Administrative Work May - August 2024

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management, Ruben Barato, 508-588-9100, x1415, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 209, rbuarato@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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