Dental Assisting Instructor - PT

About The Job

Fortis Institute in Pensacola is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Dental Assistant to join its faculty. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis Institute provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach varied subjects related to the field of Dental Assisting in our Dental Assisting Program.  This is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Program Director. The primary responsibility will be to teach Dental Assisting courses in class, online, and in the lab setting. The typical teaching load is two courses each term, with varied hours needed for class preparation. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director, and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation. 

Requirements 

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; an associate degree is preferred but not required

• Certification:
  • DANB RHS 
  • RDA and/or
  • CDA

• At least three years of experience as a Dental Assistant chairside

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven 

• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred 

• At least three years of experience as a dental assistant required
• Certification in expanded functions preferred
• DANB certification a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated and results driven
• Prior teaching experience preferred