Dental Assisting Adjunct Instructor

VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Blackboard, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Demographics, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Documentation, Genetics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Peoplesoft, Presentation/Verbal Skills, State Government, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details ================

Posting Summary ---------------

Working Title: Dental Assisting Adjunct Instructor Role Title: Adjunct Instructor Role Code: FLSA Exempt Pay Band: UG Position Number: 283A0000 Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Div Work Location: Richmond City - 760 Hiring Range: Based on education and experience Emergency: Essential Personnel EEO Category: I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs. Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference Work Schedule: Varies depending on class schedules and school needs.

Job Description ---------------

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginias capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to ensuring that we hire and retain a highly skilled, diverse, and culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Reynolds is seeking part-time adjunct teaching faculty-ranked appointment to teach dental assisting courses. Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Required Qualifications ----------------------

  • Bachelors degree
  • Five years of current occupational experience in dental assisting using four-handed dentistry skills
  • Must have current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or be eligible to sit and pass the Dental Assisting National Board exam within the first semester of teaching
  • Licensed dental hygienists must pass the CDA exam to teach assisting courses
  • Current state-licensed dentist is not required to obtain additional certification
  • Current CPR certification
  • The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass the colleges pre-employment security screening

Additional Considerations -------------------------

  • Current CDA with previous experience teaching dental assisting courses with coursework in educational theory and methodology
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Blackboard, PeopleSoft, and SharePoint
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a widely diverse faculty, staff, and student population
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Operation of a State Vehicle -----------------------------

No Supervises Employees ------------------------

Required Travel -----------------

Travel among Reynolds campuses and partner sites may be needed.

Posting Detail Information -------------------------

Posting Number: ADJ_2934P Recruitment Type: General Public - G Number of Vacancies: Multiple Position End Date: If temporary Job Open Date: 01/05/2026 Job Close Date: 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Agency Website: www.reynolds.edu Contact Name: Dr. David Minoza Email: dminozareynolds.edu Phone Number: Special Instructions to Applicants ------------------------------

For full consideration, the cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be received with the online application. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Additional Information ----------------------

Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including lactation, race or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veterans status, or any other non-merit-based factor in its employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities.

Background Check Statement -------------------------

The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks relevant to employment, and other checks requested by the VCCS, such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest.

EEO Statement --------------

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement --------------

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement ------------------

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting ---------------------

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/91688

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

  • Do you have a current Virginia dentist and/or dental hygiene license? Yes No
  • Do you have experience training in dental assisting? Yes No

Applicant Documents -------------------

  • Required fields are indicated with an asterisk
  • Documents:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Optional Documents
  • Other Document
  • Certificate
  • Unofficial Transcript 2
  • Unofficial Transcript 3

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