Dental Assisting Adjunct Faculty Pool

Title: Dental Assisting Adjunct Faculty Pool

Salary Range: Based on course

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: N/A

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Allied Health & Personal Services Division

Job Summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC), recognized as a top 10 community college in the nation by The Aspen Institute five consecutive times and three times as a Finalist with Distinction, invites applications for the position of Dental Assisting Adjunct Faculty Pool. WKCTC is a comprehensive community college that provides excellence in teaching a learning, promotes student success, and supports economic development.

As positions become available, qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview and asked to submit further documentation.

Job Duties:

Part-time adjunct instructor needed to provide classroom, lab, and/or clinical instruction in the dental assisting program.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree preferred, minimum of Associate’s Degree required.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited dental assisting, dental hygiene, or dental program.
- Certification Requirements – Must have current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Healthcare Provider Level CPR certification prior to the start date. Preferred experience to include coronal polishing and radiation health and safety certifications.

Total compensation is calculated on a per-course basis according to the WKCTC part time faculty salary schedule. 

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested:

Additional duties include maintaining laboratory supplies; maintaining safety, HIPPA compliance and OSHA updates for dental clinic; maintaining accreditation standards; and some administrative duties.