Become part of a stable and growing system of seven campuses in California and Nevada which is a leader in Medical Career Training since 1966.

North-West College is part of a stable and growing system of nine campuses in California and Nevada which is a leader in Medical Career Training since 1966.

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Our everyday mission is to train students in short term programs for gainful employment

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assisting Program Chair will be responsible for administration of all aspects of the Dental Assisting program, providing discipline-specific expertise, staffing, and maintaining an appropriate teaching load.

RESPONSIBILITY:
This is a faculty position directly reporting to the Executive Director.

PERSONAL:

• Willingness to provide a professional role model for students
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Demonstrates pleasant and effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates integrity and progressive self-improvement.

FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches class upon request
• Schedule program courses
• Develop and revise curriculum as needed
• Attend campus and system program meetings
• Advise students and participate in new student orientations
• Serve as the local contact for the program; organize and lead program advisory board; hire and mentor faculty
• Maintain accreditation requirements
• Prepare annual budget
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Must be Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or dentist licensed to practice.
• 3-4 years’ current related work experience required
• 2 years’ college-level teaching experience and accreditation background preferred
• Must have had instruction in educational theory and methodology, curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement, and evaluation
• Must have strong organizational and administrative skill set
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be able to independently lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs.
• Minimum of three years in the field as a Dental Assistant.
• Graduated from a Dental Assistant Program from a accredited institution
• Monday through Friday varies based on departments needs