Instructor Pool - Dental Assisting Program

Posting Details

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AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call

541-463-5586.* Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970

• Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.
  

Position Information:

Posting Number: 250091

Job Title: Instructor Pool - Dental Assisting Program

Applicant Notification:

The

Health Professions, Health and Physical Education Division at Lane Community College seeks a Dental Assisting Instructor to join our team of health care professionals and instructors.

• Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning.
  
• This is an application pool posting for 2025-2026. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College�s main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.
  

Search Information

• First review date of applications may be as early as 10 days after application opening. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.
  
• Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.
  

Application Information

• Provide all documents as requested.
  
• A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
  
• Unofficial Transcripts and Certifications (if applicable) are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
  

Location: Main Campus

Classification: Part-Time Faculty

Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty

Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire

Salary/Wage: Hourly

Salary/Wage Range:

Salary/Compensation Statement:

• Our application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
  
• Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1 - Step 10, see our Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in our Part-time Faculty Payroll Information section.
  
• The Part-time Faculty benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.
  

Grant Statement:

Working Schedule:

• Classes as assigned by the Program Coordinator and Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty.
  
• Days will primarily be Thursdays but could include Tuesdays and/or Fridays.
  
• Possibly teaching some weekends in the restorative functions Continuing Education course during Fall and Spring terms.
  

FLSA: Exempt

Position Status: Temporary

Full/Part: Part-Time

Annual Schedule: Other

Annual Schedule Details: If other - see working schedule.

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13332

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date: 08/06/2025

Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Applicant Pool: Academic Year

Open Until Filled: No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program or experience to show equivalency.

Required Experience:

Demonstrated teaching ability and clinical skills.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Must have current certifications: CDA, EFDA, EFODA, Oregon Radiology license, Pit and Fissure Sealants, Denture Soft Relines and CPR card.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
  
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
  

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education

• Associates degree or bachelor�s degree.
  
• Restorative Functions certification.
  
• Gingival Cord packing certificate.
  

Preferred Experience

• Teaching experience in a community college atmosphere
  
• Experience performing restorative functions
  

Language Statement

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement:

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose:

Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for all Lane Community College Dental Assisting program students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of the teacher of record and facilitator of learning.

Essential Functions:
Division Functions* Teach assigned Dental Assisting classes.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the clinical aspects of general dentistry and all dental specialties
  
• Maintain current knowledge of Dental Assisting theory and practice
  
• Discern and demonstrate the difference between the proper and improper technique in all aspects of chairside assisting
  
• Avoid cross-contamination between aseptic and operatory areas, instruments and supplies, and monitor for this ability in students
  

Support student learning through activities that include:

• Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions
  
• Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching
  
• Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process
  
• Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations
  
• Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures
  
• Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory
  
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Curriculum Delivery* Provide high-quality classroom instruction

• Create course content, develop and revise course content and materials
  
• Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level
  
• Incorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula
  
• Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, students
  
• Confer with students on course materials
  
• Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats
  

Online Teaching and Student Support* Engage within the online course environment to ensure Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI)

• Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards success
  
• Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback
  
• Provide timely responses to student inquiries
  
• Ensure that all materials meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  
• Use effective strategies for teaching online
  

Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate Lane Community College�s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities
  
• Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran�s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status
  
• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities
  
• Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public
  

Supervision Statement:

Faculty report to a Department or division dean, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the

mission, policies, and procedures of the college.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

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bility to:

• Apply and use current technology both clinically and didactically.
  
• Teach, create, and maintain a classroom, clinical, and laboratory atmosphere conducive to student learning.
  
• Teach a wide range of developmental and clinical courses in the program.
  
• Use safe practices and applicable rules, regulations and procedures.
  
• Collaborate effectively with staff and other instructors, in a team environment.
  
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with all students, staff, and community members.
  
• Assist students with disabilities or other special learning needs with course requirements and assist in the provision of requested reasonable accommodations for those needs.
  
• Use computer applications for the purpose of communication and instruction (familiarity with Eaglesoft dental software is preferred).
  
• Understand and carry out the college commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and educational opportunities.
  
• Design and implement curriculum based on an understanding of the scope and sequence of lower-level basic skills.
  
• Refer students with personal and/or academic problems to appropriate resources.
  
• Understand and carry out Lane Community College�s commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public.
  

Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including college learning outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.

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Knowledge of and skill in:* Implementing appropriate curriculum activities and material.

• Demonstrate and remain current in Dental Assisting theory and practice.
  
• Manage multiple tasks including instruction, advising and coordination in a complex environment.
  
• Foster the personal, professional and intellectual growth of students.
  
• Participate in program-specific evaluation and accreditation.
  
• Work within fiscal parameters.
  

Expected Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
  
• Building Relationships
  
• Change Advocate
  
• Teamwork
  
• Service Mindset
  
• Process Improvement
  
• Innovation
  
• Supervision and Leadership
  
• Strategic Project Management
  
• Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory
  

Applicant Instructions:
Applicant Instructions

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
  
• The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the application.
  

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:

Required Documents

• Online Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
  

• Resume - Submit a copy listing all relevant educational and professional experience and activities, including a list of courses taught within the last five years, if applicable.
  

• Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
  

• Transcripts/Certifications - Unofficial transcripts/certifications are required at the time of application, see instructions below.
  

If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Jill Deneault in Human Resources: deneaultj@lanecc.edu; fax 541-463-3970. Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
  

• For position questions contact Emily Shaw (shawe@lanecc.edu, Cory Miner (minerjc@lanecc.edu), or Jen Tavernier (tavernierj@lanecc.edu).
  

How to monitor your application

• Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
  

• Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
  

Posting closes at 9pm on closing date.

Transcript Instructions:
Transcripts/Certifications are Required

In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided.

Attach under “Optional Documentâ€, email, deliver or mail to:

Lane Community College

Health Professions Dept.

Posting #250091 Attn: Cory Miner

4000 E 30th Ave

Eugene, OR 97405

Fax: (541) 463-3970

Email: minerjc@lanecc.edu

Official transcripts will be required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position.

Union Association: LCC Education Association (Faculty)

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Describe your experience working with diverse populations and in multi-cultural environments. How will this experience benefit students, staff, and the department? Please be specific.

(Open Ended Question)

Hiring Documents

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Required Documents

• Resume
  

• Cover Letter
  

• Certification(s) or License(s)
  

Optional Documents

• Transcripts #1
  

• Transcripts #2
  

• Transcripts #3
  

• Transcripts