DENTAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

SUMMARY

Job Summary
The Dental Assisting Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction that prepares students for entry-level employment in the dental assisting profession. This position supports student success through effective teaching, mentoring, assessment, curriculum development, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and industry partners. The instructor assists the Program Director in maintaining program accreditation, ensuring compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards, and supporting College and program-wide objectives.

This is a full time 214/7 non-tenure track faculty position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Duties Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Deliver effective classroom lectures, laboratory instruction, and coursework using appropriate instructional methods, materials, and media to prepare students with entry-level professional skills.
• Provide individualized instruction to support diverse learning needs.
• Plan and develop meaningful learning experiences aligned with current industry standards and practices.
• Ensure instructional design and delivery support the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the program and the College.
• Coordinate instruction with other program faculty to ensure consistency with approved performance objectives, current industry standards, and CODA requirements.
• Update and maintain course curriculum, including performance objectives, competencies, lesson plans, and instructional content in accordance with College and accreditation standards.
• Require and support student use of library and online learning resources.

• Mentor, advise, and guide students toward successful completion of program requirements, coursework, professional behaviors, and career goals.
• Manage the classroom to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Respond appropriately to student concerns, conduct issues, and academic challenges in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Facilitate ongoing student input for instructional and program improvement.

• Evaluate and document student achievement, attendance, progress, and workplace behaviors at least quarterly and in accordance with College policy.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records and respond to information requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and applying student learning outcomes data to improve instruction and curriculum.

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, infection control standards, and proper use of equipment at all times.
• Ensure students are knowledgeable of safety practices and that all instructional equipment is maintained in safe working condition.
• Requisition, safeguard, and maintain inventories of program equipment and supplies.

• Assist in maintaining program accreditation and compliance with CODA, state, federal, and College requirements.
• Support preparation of accreditation reports, self-studies, and required documentation.
• Maintain positive working relationships with industry partners and advisory committee members.
• Support student preparation for industry credentials, certifications, and licensure opportunities.
• Participate in College-wide accreditation, assessment, and compliance activities.

• Support College initiatives focused on student retention, completion, and progression.
• Participate in student recruitment activities and outreach.
• Collaborate with Student Services and advisory committees to support student employment opportunities and maintain job placement records.

• Assist the Program Director in planning, organizing, and coordinating program operations and policies.
• Support program budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining equipment and inventory records.
• Assist with program review, data collection, goal setting, and preparation of annual and self-study reports.
• Support advisory committee operations and maintain current program information, including promotional materials and the program webpage.
• Enforce College policies, procedures, and operating standards in a fair and consistent manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a CODA Accredited Dental Assisting Program
• Current Dental Assisting National Board Certification
• Registered Dental Assistant-Washington State
• Bachelor’s degree in progress to be completed within 3 years of hire
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Dental Assistant
• Must communicate in English both verbally and in writing

• Prior teaching experience
• Seven (7) years experience as Dental Assistant
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with Canvas, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and dental computer software programs

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Dean of Student Services at 253.680.7105, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Executive Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180, Downtown Campus A326.

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