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Cape Fear Community College lists this PT Instructor- Dental Assisting opportunity in wilmington, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location : Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number:
Division: Health Sciences
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
DEFINITION:
To provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction to college students through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, and clinical experiences. Clinical sessions include a maximum of 20 hours per week to include daytime, evenings, and/or Saturdays.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from Program Director, Dental Assisting
May receive general supervision from full-time clinical faculty.
Exercises no supervision.
Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions: Provide classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to students
Collaborate with lead course instructor on course development and assessment tools
Evaluate student performance in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical setting
Provide demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area
Provide feedback and remediation as necessary for dental assisting students
Attend clinical calibration meetings
Other Important Functions: Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lessons format.
Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Professional skills, knowledge and attributes within the Dental assisting profession
Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instructional techniques and procedures
Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment
Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
Dental software for record keeping
Dental software for dental imaging
Management of medical emergencies in the dental clinic
Ability To: Work independently in the absence of supervision
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
Making observations
Reading and writing
Communicating with others
Operating assigned equipment
Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
Operating assigned equipment
Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of: Making sound decisions
Responding to questions
Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Professional skills, knowledge and attributes within the Dental assisting profession
Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instructional techniques and procedures
Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment
Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
Dental software for record keeping
Dental software for dental imaging
Management of medical emergencies in the dental clinic
Ability To: Work independently in the absence of supervision
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
Making observations
Reading and writing
Communicating with others
Operating assigned equipment
Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
Operating assigned equipment
Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of: Making sound decisions
Responding to questions
Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Minimum Education/Training: Graduate of a CODA accredited dental assisting program or accredited DDS or DMD Program
A baccalaureate or higher is required to teach didactic courses
Evidence of academic preparation consistent with the American Dental Association Commission standards for accreditation. This includes documented background in educational methodology, techniques, and instruction or ability to complete within three months of hire date.
Registered Dental Hygienist must also hold a CDA credential and have chairside experience as a dental assistant
Minimum Experience : Minimum of three calendar years' experience in the clinical practice of dental assisting, dental hygienist or dentist
License/Training: Current Certified Dental Assistant certification or Licensed Dentist
Compliance with required immunizations
Current OSHA training
Current HIPAA training
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills : Teaching experiences in dental or dental assisting at or above the program level
Member of a Professional Dental Association
Supplemental Information
Special Instructions to Applicants : This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS/CURRENT PROFESSIONAL LICENSE be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcripts for all degrees obtained prior to official hire date. If highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
Successful candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.
Worksite address
wilmington, NC, 28412, US
Who can apply
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