About this role
About The Job
Fortis Institute is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Dental Assistant Instructor to lead 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- Towson 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 Dental Assistant courses and lead the Dental Assistant Faculty in our Allied Health Program. This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Program Director. The primary responsibility will be to teach Dental Assistant courses, work with faculty to promote continuous improvement of the quality of instruction within the program, serve as the lead instructor and externship coordinator for the department, and, as such, is responsible for assisting with development and coordination of the academic program and retention activities within the department.
The typical teaching load is one to two courses each term. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, coordinate externship sites, student placements and site visits, assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings and graduation.
- Diploma/Degree required
- CDA or other Nationally Recognized DA License Required
- At least three years of experience in the field of Dental Assisting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, motivated and results driven
- Prior teaching experience required
Other facts
About Education Affiliates
FORTIS is a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth. With the addition of each new campus, FORTIS now offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at more than 40 schools in 15 states.
FORTIS College and FORTIS Institute campuses prepare students for careers in healthcare, nursing, medical, dental, business, information technology, massage, cosmetology and the skilled trades such as welding and HVAC.
FORTIS College Online also offers online learning platforms for a variety of associate degree programs for adults and members of the military community.
Each of our colleges and institutes are institutionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies:
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
Accrediting Commission of the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
For consumer information please visit www.fortis.edu
What you'll do
- The primary responsibility will be to teach Dental Assistant courses and lead the Dental Assistant Faculty. Additional duties include coordinating externship sites and assisting with program development and retention activities.
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