Dental Assisting Full-Time (Temporary) Instructor

Date posted: April 1, 2026

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Job description:

MedQuest College is currently seeking a qualified Dental Assistant with experience

and/or interest in higher education to fill a temporary role, with the opportunity for future

instructor roles as needed.

This position reports to the Program Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Participate in student retention efforts. Instructors are expected to remind

students about missed assignments, encourage and maintain the participation of

all students on their roster, and promptly identify and assist “at-risk” students,

referring them for appropriate assistance.

 Prepare and provide lectures, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the

required curriculum.

 Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms

 Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.

 Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the

administration.

 Process course end grades according to policy.

 Grade assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final

grades for all students in a timely manner.

 Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e.,

office hours) or by appointment

 Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc.

Maintain communication with the Program Director regarding such activity.

 Maintain professional appearance.

 Communicate with the Program Director on all issues related to students.

 Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation

standards by attending educational seminars in the professional field, reading

current literature, attending online courses, etc.

 Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.

 Perform other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 Must be an experienced Dental Assistant with current license(s), certification(s),

registration(s), and credential(s) as required by local, state, and/or federal laws

 Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience in the

Dental Assisting field or related field

 Associate’s degree, in-field or related, is preferred but not required

 Previous teaching experience is encouraged but not required

 Standardized curriculum will be provided

Schedule:

 Specific Days

 Day shift

Education:

 High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

 Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

 RDA (Preferred)

 BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person (On Campus)

Job Type: Full-time (temporary)

Benefits:

 Employee assistance program

 Retirement plan

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person