Dental Programs Adjunct Faculty

Central Carolina Community College, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Sanford, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: Continuous


Job Description

At Central Carolina Community College, we create transformative lifelong learning opportunities! We expect all employees to find ways to remove barriers to student success and provide all students a pathway to achievable dreams. Our employees are charged to recognize the challenges we face and to respond to them with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to help.    

The purpose of an adjunct instructor at the Central Carolina Community College is to ensure maximum student learning.  The adjunct instructor accomplishes this by presenting discipline specific learning outcomes through lecture, demonstration, projects, assignments, appropriate classroom management, etc. and by providing authentic student assessment that documents learning has occurred.

May be required to teach at any college location within the College’s three-county service area.  Some in-state or out-of-state travel related to discipline specific training could be required.


 Please include unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Will be required to submit official copies of transcripts before start date. 
Diversity Policy:  Central Carolina Community College believes the college experience is greatly enriched through diversity; therefore, the college encourages diversity of thought within the student body and staff. Furthermore, the college seeks to promote awareness of diversity and the respect for all individuals, and the college pledges to adhere to this mission in its relationship with the community. 


Essential Duties

  • Teach assigned number of contact hours per semester.
  • Prepare, maintain, and distribute for all scheduled courses current course outlines and syllabi that support accreditation standards as described in the current adjunct faculty handbook.
  • Prepare for and meet classes as assigned, promptly evaluate student progress within one week and maintain a safe learning environment.
  • Demonstrate concern for student retention by employing best practice strategies.
  • Assist in maintaining department/curriculum equipment, supplies, and materials, and library and support resources as requested by supervisor
  • Keep supervisor informed of matters pertaining to the curriculum.
  • Assume other duties as requested by the supervisor and the College related to instruction of classes assigned.
  • Follow policies stated in the policies and procedures manual as it relates to instructor responsibilities.
  • Work the required number of hours per week as related to class (es) assigned; post and hold the required office hours (one per class assigned per week).
  • Submit records and forms in a timely fashion as required in the policy and procedures manual.
  • Obtain Blackboard I training from Center for Teaching and Learning as well as maintain a Bb course site for each course taught during the semester.
  • Actively participate in professional organizations.  
  • Maintain current industry licensure and credentials, including earning annual CME/CEUs.
  • Encourage and support College activities, policies, procedures, and philosophies.
  • Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, the Dental Programs Adjunct Faculty  will encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities. 


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline AND 

  • Registered Dental Hygienist OR

  • DDS/DMD with active license AND 

  • Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR.


Preferred Requirements

  • Teaching experience, especially at the post-secondary level, is preferred


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