Dental Assistant Faculty (Adjunct / Part-time) Job at Minnesota State, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Minnesota State
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:
Dental Assistant Faculty (Adjunct / Part-time)

Institution:
Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:
Minneapolis

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Part time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00

Job Description

Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for the position of Dental Assistant Faculty.
This is an opportunity for a part-time, limited position.

Position Start Date: Spring Semester 2025 (January 13, 2025)

The Dental Assistant Department at Minneapolis College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning as we educate the next generation of dental assistants. Facult ymembers 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.

The successful candidate:
  • 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 all aspects of dental assisting (theory, lab, and clinic).
  • 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

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement
  • Bachelor degree and graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.

Occupational Experience Requirement
  • Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a dental assistant.

Recency Requirement
  • One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Professional Requirement
  • Dental Assistant certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Current Dental Assistant License from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.

Preferred Qualification
  • 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.

Other Requirements

Current and former employees must be in good standings with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies, some evenings and weekends

Telework

No

About

We are one of the most diverse college campuses in Minnesota. More than 70 percent of our student body identifies as people of color, American Indian, two or more races, international, low income or first generation. At Minneapolis College we strive to eliminate barriers, build bridges, and cross them together as we educate people to go out and make a difference in their communities.

Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunity to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety link

SALARY: Determined by number of credits, experience & education if teaching more than one course

BENEFITS: Eligibility will be determined by number of credits

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a 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, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:
01-09-2025

Position End Date:
01-31-2025

Open Date:
09-20-2024

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:
Gabriele Eva Krauss

Posting Contact Email:
bp9063we@minnstate.edu

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Fixed term contract, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Remote job, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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