Full-Time Instructor - Dental Assisting

JOB Pasadena City College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Dental Assisting Instructor commencing in Fall 2026.We are committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals, including those of every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, regardless of background and level of preparation. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented demographics in the sciences who can create a welcoming classroom culture and positively engage in our diverse student population.

At Pasadena City College (PCC) we celebrate and respect the racial, social, economic, academic and cultural diversity including students with different ability statuses.

We seek candidates whose experience, teaching, and/or service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice.

We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.

Faculty are expected to have an inclusive stance on mentoring and engagement that incorporates working with historically marginalized populations.

We seek candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our racially and socially diverse student population.

We seek applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the College's mission, vision, and core values.

We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. PCC is a designated Hispanic-serving institution that takes great responsibility in serving our Latinx students while also supporting Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander and Indigenous students towards their educational attainment and economic well-being. Pasadena City College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance and the decision-making process.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INSTRUCTOR

Teach courses as assigned in Dental Assisting. Primary teaching responsibilities will include lecture, laboratory, and clinical sessions including those in oral radiation, infection control, coronal polishing and pit and fissure sealants. Assures instructional activities are conducted in compliance with the Dental Practice Act of the State of California and with the standards of the Commission on Dental Education Accreditation (CODA)Plans learning experiences (i.e. classroom activities, laboratory activities and clinical assignments for students, student supervision, evaluation and feedback conferences)Controls and monitors ongoing instructional activities and systems in order to maintain adherence to prescribed standards of student evaluationHolds students accountable for the acquired competency in their performance, and assists students in remediation to acquire and maintain competenceConducts conferences with students concerning academic and clinical competence and progressRecords and maintains data for student records, grades, accreditation, and school studies (i.e. test banks, course evaluation portfolio, annual course reports, etc)Prepares written evaluation material (i.e. syllabi, tests, handouts, etc.) for submission and duplication in a timely manner Participates with other faculty to develop, assess and report student learning outcomes, and uses the results to improve teaching and learning Manages schedule to ensure regular and prompt attendance at all required course activities, committee and faculty meetings Plans and schedules teaching and clinical/laboratory activities for curriculum courses and teaching Prepares formal and informal reports as required for Systematic Program Evaluation, governing institution, governmental and accreditation agencies Keep current in the field of Dental Assisting and instructional pedagogy by attendance of conferences, workshops and self-directed studyParticipate in departmental, division and College Governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriate activities Undertakes the division and responsibilities of a regular faculty member

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated passion for, and experience with, teaching a diverse student body with a broad spectrum of socioeconomic means and academic preparationAbility to adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of students with differing learning modalities and abilitiesExperience working collaboratively on curriculum development Excellent interpersonal skillsA dynamic personality and a strong desire to transform and improve STEM educationDemonstrated ability to develop curriculumFamiliarity with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Standards and the California Dental Practice Act Awareness and experience with appropriate uses of technology in the teaching and learning of Dental Assisting Knowledge of current practices in distance education including learning management systems such as CanvasKnowledge of current practices in distance education including course management systems, e.g. CanvasExperience with equipment used in Dental offices, clinics and laboratories Experience with Student Learning Outcomes and assessment methodsOutstanding interpersonal skills and a desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and other members of the campus communityAbility to work in a multi-ethnic environment with students of varying academic preparation and learning stylesKnowledgeable about culturally sustaining pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging African American, Latinx, and Indigenous groups who are historically underrepresented and underserved in Dental AssistingRecent experience working with minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shapes patterns of participation and outcomes.

Willingness to examine and remediate ones instructional, relational and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized studentsExcellent written and oral communication skillsExperience and proficiency in current teaching and learning technologies