Instructor Pool

Posting Number: 240069 Job Title: Instructor Pool - Dental Assisting Program Applicant Notification: The Division at Lane Community College seeks a Dental Assisting Instructor to join our team of health care professionals and instructors.

Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning. This is an application pool posting for 2024-2025. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College’s main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.
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First review date of applications may be as early as July 11th, 2024. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information. Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy. Application Information Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below. Location: Main Campus Classification: Part-Time Faculty Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty Anticipated Start Date: On or about September 2024 Salary/Wage: Hourly Salary/Wage Range: Salary/Compensation Statement: Our application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1 – Step 10, see our Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in our section. The Part-time Faculty includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria. Grant Statement: Working Schedule: Classes as assigned by the Program Coordinator and Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty. Days will primarily be Thursdays but could include Tuesdays and/or Fridays. Possibly teaching some weekends in the restorative functions CE course. Fall and Spring terms. FLSA: Exempt Position Status: Temporary Full/Part: Part-Time Annual Schedule: Other Annual Schedule Details: Quicklink for Posting: POSTING TEXT Posting Date: 06/21/2024 Closing Date: 09/29/2024 Applicant Pool: Term Pool Open Until Filled: No Required QUALIFICATIONS Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program or experience to show equivalency. Required Experience: Three (3) years of experience in four-handed dentistry. Licensure or Certification Requirements Must have current certifications: CDA, EFDA, EFODA, Oregon Radiology license, Pit and Fissure Sealants, Denture Soft Relines and CPR card. Conditions of Employment: Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our for more detail. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Preferred QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Associates degree or bachelor’s degree. Restorative Functions certification. Gingival Cord packing certificate. Preferred Experience Teaching experience in a community college atmosphere Experience performing restorative functions Language Statement We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students. Bilingual/Multicultural Statement: Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Equivalency Statement: We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning. Position Purpose: Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for all Lane Community College Dental Assisting program students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of the teacher of record and facilitator of learning. Essential Functions: Division Functions Teach assigned Dental Assisting classes. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the clinical aspects of general dentistry and all dental specialties Maintain current knowledge of Dental Assisting theory and practice Discern and demonstrate the difference between the proper and improper technique in all aspects of chairside assisting Avoid cross-contamination between aseptic and operatory areas, instruments and supplies, and monitor for this ability in students
Support student learning through activities that include: Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process Maintain and post teaching schedule, regular meetings and office hours Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students Other duties as assigned Curriculum Delivery Provide high-quality classroom instruction Create course content, develop and revise course content and materials Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level Incorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, students Confer with students on course materials Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats Online Teaching and Student Support Expect to make use of the Learning Management System (LMS) to publish and update content, post grades and promote student engagement among students with course content Use multiple modes of communication tools including online publishing, audio, and video tools Be present within the online course to interact with students, help guide asynchronous discussions and provide opportunities for students’ voices to be heard within the online course Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards success Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback Respond to student inquiries within 48 hours Ensure that all materials created are accessible and meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Post student attendance, grades, and course syllabus to the college LMS in accordance with college timelines Use current best practices and pedagogies for teaching online including the application of online course quality frameworks for clearly providing course learning objectives to students, while consistently setting clear weekly and term-long expectations for work and assessment
Equity and Inclusion

Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public Supervision Statement: Faculty report to a Department or division dean, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the of the may be overseen by a lead faculty member. Physical Demands/Working Environment: This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate ability to:

Apply and use current technology both clinically and didactically Teach, create, and maintain a classroom, clinical, and laboratory atmosphere conducive to student learning Teach a wide range of developmental and clinical courses in the program Use safe practices and applicable rules, regulations and procedures Collaborate effectively with staff and other instructors, in a team environment Communicate effectively and respectfully with all students, staff, and community members Assist students with disabilities or other special learning needs with course requirements and assist in the provision of requested reasonable accommodations for those needs Use computer applications for the purpose of communication and instruction (familiarity with Eaglesoft dental software is preferred) Understand and carry out the college commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and educational opportunities Design and implement curriculum based on an understanding of the scope and sequence of lower-level basic skills Refer students with personal and/or academic problems to appropriate resources Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including college learning outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity

Knowledge of and skill in:

Implementing appropriate curriculum activities and material; Demonstrate and remain current in Dental Assisting theory and practice; Manage multiple tasks including instruction, advising and coordination in a complex environment; Foster the personal, professional and intellectual growth of students; Participate in program-specific evaluation and accreditation; Work within fiscal parameters.

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