Adjunct Instructor – Dental Assisting

We can't wait to meet you!

Midwestern Career College has an immediate opening for a Dental AssistingAdjunct Instructor.

With four campuses and a wide range of learning opportunities, MCC is has been experiencing successful growth including the introduction of a number of new programs. This isn’t just a degree; it is education with a purpose. If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity and how you can help MCC students advance their careers please submit your resume because we didn't come this far only to come this far.

Essential Duties

This is a hybrid course (online and on-campus lab instruction). Only local applicants will be considered.

• Deliver the curriculum based on specific health-related content to meet the needs of adult learners and assist them to successfully obtain appropriate certifications.
• Report to Dean and works closely with Director of Academic Operations to improve quality of instruction, curriculum, and other academic requirements.
• Evaluate and revise the curriculum to meet accreditation standards, and state and governmental regulations.
• Address the needs of the students by provide a stimulating environment that encourages students' participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Dean of Certificate Programs

Education and/or Experience

• Must be a graduate from an accredited Dental Assisting school with formal training in Dental Assisting techniques and procedures.
• Experience in chair-side Dental Assisting required.
• Must have valid and current credentials as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assisting National Board.
• Must have at least 5 years of clinical or teaching experience in the Dental Assisting profession.

Knowledge, Skills, abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to work within a diverse population.
• Demonstrate time management, flexibility, and attentiveness to detail.
• Experience using multiple approaches to teaching and learning, such as incorporating technology, service learning, contextualized instruction, multiple levels, universal design for learning, or other research-based and innovative approaches that support increased student success.
• Ability to interpret basic arithmetic, measuring units, and math computations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish rapport within the campus community.
• Ability to develop and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Adherence to institutional standard of conduct within internal and external environments affiliated with the institution.

Midwestern Career College (MCC) is an equal opportunity employer. The college is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and education to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call (312) 236-9000 ext. 1090 or submit an email request to the Human Resources Department. Midwestern Career College's Annual Security Reportprovides information about MCC’s offices and programs that provide safety support, crime statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other relevant policies and information. The report can be accessed online at: https://mccollege.edu/annual-campus-security-report/. Paper copies of the report are available, upon request, from the Registrar’s Office located at 100 S Wacker, LL1-50, Office 204, Chicago, IL 60606.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)
• Chair-side Dental Assisting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations