Technical Faculty

Dental Assistant Instructor

Faculty

Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Academics

Allied Health & Medical

Luverne

Exempt

Part Time

0.75

Unlimited

This position will be located at our Luverne Center.
Salary is based on experience.

$39.486

$51,219

Per Credit

210, MSCF

Minnesota West Community and Technical College seeks an Dental Assistant Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. We are seeking an individual who is dedicated to teaching, is committed to students, student learning, and student success. Candidates should be interested in participating in classroom research, outcomes-based assessment, quality improvement, and faculty development.

• Must qualify for Minnesota State Credentialing in the Dental Assistant credential field. For additional information regarding licensure requirements, please refer to the Minnesota State Credentialing Website at: https://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/fields/500088.html
• Bachelor degree and graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.
• Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a dental assistant.
  • • 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.

   

• Dental Assistant certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Current Dental Assistant License from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.

 

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall, Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, taxdeferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave. Tuition waiver is available for employees and dependents.

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08/14/2023

03/20/2023

04/03/2023

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You must apply online and attach an electronic resume and copy of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position. Paper applications and resumes will not be considered. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this selection process, please contact the American with Disabilities Act Coordinator at 507-223-1335. For TTY, call Minnesota Relay Services at7-1-1- or 1-800-627-3529.

 

Human Resources / 507-372-3481

 

Minnesota West Community & Technical College is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.