Part-time Faculty Pool: Dental Assisting

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Part-time Faculty Pool: Dental Assisting Salary: $66.91 - $86.49 Hourly Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: 20260076 Closing: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Merced College, CA Department: Open pool for academic year 2026-2027Additional Compensation for Doctorate As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park. If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team. Merced College Mission At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development. Merced College Vision Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:Degree/Certificate Programs Transfer Career Technical Education Workforce Training Lifelong Learning Basic Skills Community Engagement Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement. General Description: This is a part-time instructional assignment under the direction of the Dean of Allied Health and Public Safety, the successful candidate will provide leadership in developing a Dental Assisting Certificate degree program and initiating accreditation through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Responsibilities include designing a sequence of course outlines for didactic, clinical, and laboratory courses, constructing classroom materials to support course goals, and identifying industry needs and trends to create targeted courses and training programs. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours. The candidate will collaborate with local employers to develop courses that enhance the skills required by dental assistants, remain up to date on dental technology, and actively participate in faculty meetings. Examples of DutiesProvide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g. grades and syllabi) Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy Participate in the development and review of curriculum Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes Typical Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND two years of professional experience in the field OR Associate's degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND six years of professional experience in the field. OR the equivalent Possess and maintain an active, current dental or dental hygiene license issued by the Dental Hygiene Board or the Dental Board of California (DBC), with no disciplinary actions Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues. Applicants must also meet the following minimum qualifications required by the Dental Board of California for faculty teaching in Board-approved Dental Assisting courses:Training and competence in infection control consistent with California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 1005, including the ability to teach and evaluate required infection control competencies. Possession of one of the following current, active California licenses:Dentist (DDS/DMD), or Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF), or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)with Board-approved Coronal Polishing and Pit & Fissure Sealant certifications, or Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), RDHEF, or RDHAP Minimum of two years of licensure in the applicable dental profession. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including CPR. Successful completion of the California Radiation Safety Examination or a Board-approved Radiation Safety course, unless already satisfied through licensure. Completion of a Board-approved two-hour methodology course covering clinical evaluation criteria, course outline development, process evaluation, and product evaluation (or willingness to obtain prior to teaching Radiation Safety content). Demonstrated experience performing,

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