Dental Assistant Instructor
Dental Assistant Instructor
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$ 44144 - 96906
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Working Title:
Dental Assistant InstructorInstitution:
Dakota County Technical CollegeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College FacultyCity:
RosemountFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$44144.00 - $96906.00Job Description
Dakota County Technical College seeks an unlimited full-time Dental Assistant Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative vibrant student-centered learning community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Faculty members at Dakota County Technical College are professionally active scholars who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to enhance their disciplines promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration and advance the college mission. The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspective and backgrounds among its administrators faculty and staff. Find out more about the program here: Dental Assistant curriculum including lecture labs.
Instructor is responsible for all activities related to teaching and learning including but not limited to: instructional planning curriculum development student evaluation and records classroom/climate preparation and management interpersonal relations promote safety in all aspects of program activities participate in professional development experiences work as an effective team member of the department maintenance of professional skills and credentials and participate on college.
Assignment will start on August 20 2025.
Salary Range:
$44144.00 - 96906.00 Annually (Based upon 1.0 FTE of 32 credits per years. Pay will be prorated based upon credit load).
* Salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2024 - 2025 MSCF Contract and conducted by the Minnesota State System Office.
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) postsecondary 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
Higher education teaching experience with diverse student populations
Experience with learning communities or team teaching
Experience in curriculum development
Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery including web enhanced and online instruction
Experience developing and using student centered active and experiential learning strategies
Experience integrating cross cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives in course instruction
Experience assessing student academic achievement of campus wide and classroom learning outcomes
Experience with accelerated adult learning
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Variable; Monday - Friday; some evening hours.
Telework (Yes/No)
No
Application Procedure:
Please upload the following information with your application:
Transcript: Application must include transcript(s). If a transcript is not submitted application will be mark as incomplete. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes; however official transcripts must be provided at the time of hire.
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Current Resume: Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.
Internal Applicants
All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu in the upper left-hand corner of Workday under the Apps and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for Browse Jobs Employees in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
External Applicants
Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access thecareer siteto search and apply for jobs and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State
Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process please contact Angela Loza HR Coordinator at or or at .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer we actively seek and encourage applications from women people of color persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.
About
Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students their families and regional businesses.
DCTC is aligned withInver Hills Community College. Located ninemiles apart Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.
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 ($250 - $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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
