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FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PART TIME INSTRUCTOR, DENTAL ASSISTING - LARIMER CAMPUS

 

This is a part-time, temporary position with no benefits except Colorado State retirement, PERA.

 

Front Range Community College (FRCC) is the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 30,000 credit students annually. FRCC is one of 30 colleges in the AACC Pathways project, was recently selected as a Most Promising Place to Work in Diverse Magazine and was profiled as one of 6 top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. The college has a detailed strategic plan focused on improving student graduation and transfer rates, a strong assessment program, and invests heavily in professional development for staff and faculty including a college-wide leadership program, Roadmap to Achievement. The college has a strong commitment to equity and actively works to create inclusive communities. For more information, visit www.frontrange.edu. The college has a clear vision outlined in its strategic plan, VISION 2020.

  

FRCC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is intentional about creating a learning and working environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. FRCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or national origin in employment or in our educational programs and activities.

  

SELECTION PROCESS

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. Completed application package includes:

1. A LETTER OF INTEREST DETAILING EXPERIENCE AS RELATED TO THE POSITION;
2. A RESUME;
3. AN EFORM APPLICATION;
4. A COPY OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS;
5. A ONE-PAGE STATEMENT OF YOUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY.

 

ALL CANDIDATES, INCLUDING CURRENT FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET WHICH INCLUDES ALL MATERIAL LISTED ABOVE. ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKETS WILL MOVE FORWARD FOR SCREENING. If hired, official college transcripts will be required. PLEASE REVIEW THE JOB DUTIES AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DEMONSTRATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT YOU MEET ALL OF THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE TO BE CONSIDERED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. All application materials become the property of Front Range Community College and cannot be copied. FRCC WILL CONDUCT A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK ON SELECTED CANDIDATE. EMPLOYMENT OFFERS AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING A SATISFACTORY REPORT.

 

GENERAL SUMMARY - PART TIME INSTRUCTOR, DENTAL ASSISTING #600000 LC.  INSTRUCTION OF DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT CLASS.

Front Range Community College is dedicated to maintaining curriculum integrity and consistent instruction by providing high quality teaching experiences. Front Range Community College recognizes and appreciates the key role and contributions that instructors have in relation to student success.

 

We are learner-centered and responsive to diverse student goals, including service to community. We will facilitate learning where, when, and how it best suits the needs of the diverse learning public we serve. Our curriculum will prepare vocational, academic, and business-oriented students to succeed in a highly competitive, global economy by focusing on quality, innovation, technology, self-initiative, and problem solving. Collaboration, teamwork, cheerfulness, diversity and a priority on student success and satisfaction will characterize our work and our management. We recognize that our faculty, together with our staff, is our greatest asset and that our commitment to their continuous professional development is essential. We are driven to excel and embrace the importance of listening to our constituencies. Business and civic leaders will experience our resolve to be recognized as a model for a "virtual campus" spanning not only North Jefferson, Adams, Boulder, and Larimer counties, but wherever technology will allow us to educate effectively.

 

ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL REMAIN IN A TALENT POOL FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION.

 

COURSE CONTENT:

• Creates an effective learning environment for students.
• Teaches courses consistent with CCCNS template and appropriate course content guide, catalog description, at the scheduled time and place and meets required contact hours.
• Uses appropriate resources, technology, and pedagogy in the delivery of courses.
• Sustains consistency and course integrity through participation in college-wide and programmatic assessment of student learning.
• Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement and adheres to departmental standards and policies.

CLASS MEETINGS AND SCHEDULE:

• Submits teaching and regular meeting schedule.

RECORDKEEPING:

• Turns in official grade book (a legal, permanent record) to department at the end of each semester.
• Submits syllabus to department by the end of the first week of class.
• Provides each student with a syllabus that complies with FRCC/department syllabus guidelines by the end of the first week including all course requirements, course evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, make-up examination policy, and related course procedures.
• Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion, normally within a week.
• Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.
• Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes), including “No Shows” (students who have not shown up for class).
• Learns and uses college software for final reporting, grades, student roster and attendance.

COMMUNICATIONS:

• Assists students with study problems and with evaluating their potential for successful achievement in the course or discipline. Makes referrals as appropriate, i.e. for tutoring.
• Follows/adheres to FERPA guidelines and maintains confidentiality.
• Checks college email at least twice weekly when teaching.
• Responds quickly to e-mail requests from administration as well as students.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment in and outside the classroom. Prepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by Student Code of Conduct.
• Checks FRCC voice mail at least twice a week.

PROFESSIONALISM:

• Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills and currency appropriate to the teaching assignment and consistent with FRCC/CCCOES policy.
• Interacts sensitively with students, staff and faculty of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

For DEA 102

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses. 
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic-Bachelor's degree, RDH with a current CDA certification, DDS, DMD, CDA, and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years Lab--CDA and occupational certification Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

 

For DEA 104

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, CDA, DDS, DMD, and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

 

For DEA 111 and 120

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, CDA, DDS-- DMD, and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

 

For DEA 121, 122, 123, and 124

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, CDA, DDS-- DMD, and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

 

For DEA 125 and 131

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, RDH with a current CDA certification, DDS-- DMD, CDA and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years; Lab--CDA and occupational certification current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

 

For DEA 126

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• Current/yearly renewal in OSHA/Infection Control Protocol and Training along with current training in HIPAA and Hazardous Waste management.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, RDH with a current CDA certification, DDS-- DMD, CDA and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years; Lab--CDA and occupational certification, current/yearly renewal in OSHA/Infection Control Protocol and Training along with current training in HIPAA and Hazardous Waste Management. Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

 

For DEA 134

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, RDH with a current CDA certification, DDS-- DMD, CDA and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years; Lab--CDA and occupational certification.  Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

 

For DEA 181, 182, 183

• A related Associates (or a relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.
• OR a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 18 discipline related credits and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Graduation from a CODA accredited dental assisting program, CDA, 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

TESTED EXPERIENCE:  Clinical--CDA and occupational certification, Current Healthcare Provider in CPR. proof of completed work towards a Bachelor's degree.

 

For DEA 200

• A related Associates (or a relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.
• OR a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 18 discipline related credits and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: DDS or DMD

TESTED EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from a CODA accredited program, certificate of completion in either EFDA or EDDA.

 

 

 

 

Required Experience

 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Must have 4,000 occupational/industry hours within the last 5 years.

• Must be able to qualify for a Career and Technical credential based upon education and years of occupational experience. 

• Must be Health Care Provider, CPR certified.

• Must have Dental Assistant Certificate or Dental License.

• Willing to be Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) within 6 months of hire.

 

WELCOME TO FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WHERE YOU COME FOR THE STUDENTS, BUT STAY FOR THE PEOPLE!

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

WELCOME TO FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WHERE YOU COME FOR THE STUDENTS, BUT STAY FOR THE PEOPLE!

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES: Front Range Community College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Front Range Community College's alcohol and other drug policy
• VAWA policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

 

THE CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT CAN BE ACCESSED IN TWO WAYS:

1. By going to the internet website at:  Clery Act Information
2. Printed copies of the FRCC Campus Annual Security Report are available on request through the Dean of Students Affairs Office and any college Campus Security and Preparedness Office.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION

For DEA 102

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses. 
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic-Bachelor's degree, RDH with a current CDA certification, DDS, DMD, CDA, and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years Lab--CDA and occupational certification Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

 

For DEA 104

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, CDA, DDS, DMD, and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

 

For DEA 111 and 120

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, CDA, DDS-- DMD, and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

 

For DEA 121, 122, 123, and 124

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, CDA, DDS-- DMD, and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

 

For DEA 125 and 131

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, RDH with a current CDA certification, DDS-- DMD, CDA and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years; Lab--CDA and occupational certification current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

 

For DEA 126

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• Current/yearly renewal in OSHA/Infection Control Protocol and Training along with current training in HIPAA and Hazardous Waste management.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, RDH with a current CDA certification, DDS-- DMD, CDA and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years; Lab--CDA and occupational certification, current/yearly renewal in OSHA/Infection Control Protocol and Training along with current training in HIPAA and Hazardous Waste Management. Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

 

For DEA 134

• A related Bachelor's degree, current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board within 6 months of hire, this does not apply to an individual who has completed and holds or held a dental license.
• 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is needed to teach all didactic courses.
• A current certification provided by the Dental Assisting National Board and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years is required for all lab and/or clinical courses.
• Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Didactic--Bachelor's degree, RDH with a current CDA certification, DDS-- DMD, CDA and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years; Lab--CDA and occupational certification.  Current Healthcare Provider in CPR.

 

For DEA 181, 182, 183

• A related Associates (or a relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.
• OR a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 18 discipline related credits and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Graduation from a CODA accredited dental assisting program, CDA, 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

TESTED EXPERIENCE:  Clinical--CDA and occupational certification, Current Healthcare Provider in CPR. proof of completed work towards a Bachelor's degree.

 

For DEA 200

• A related Associates (or a relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.
• OR a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 18 discipline related credits and 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: DDS or DMD

TESTED EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from a CODA accredited program, certificate of completion in either EFDA or EDDA.