Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Dental Assistant Adjunct Role Title Dental Assistant Adjunct Faculty Role Code 01011 FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 299A0995 Agency Mountain Empire Community Coll Division Mountain Empire Community Coll (Div) Work Location Wise - 195 Hiring Range Based on education and experience Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes 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- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Varied based on need.
Sensitive Position No Job Description

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

Mountain Empire Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Health Sciences classes in various areas. We are seeking applicants available for on-campus, online, and clinical instruction for daytime and/or evenings and/or weekends. Salary is based on the academic preparation and work experience of the applicant and is determined according to the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule. For further information, please contact the Dean or Dental Assisting Faculty at 276-523-2400, or kdorton@mecc.edu and ebowen@mecc.edu.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom/virtual/clinical environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs and Competencies Required for Success in the Position:

• Has a thorough understanding of diversity in student populations and the ability to connect with, include, and consider all student populations in curriculum development and teaching.
• Understands and has a belief in the comprehensive mission of community colleges.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders important to the college.
• Knowledge of and ability to integrate technology in the classroom and via distance delivery modes.
• Proficient in oral and written communication.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Certified Dental Assistant ( CDA ) designation OR eligibility to obtain CDA through RDH /occupational experience.
• Satisfactory clinical experience in Dental Assisting.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including day and evening hours.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in any field.
• DA-II or Expanded Function Dental Assistant ( EFDA ) certifications (Virginia Board of Dentistry).
• Teaching experience in college-level courses.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
None

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ_699P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 0-10 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/01/2024 Job Close Date 04/30/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.mecc.edu Contact Name Emily Bowen Email ebowen@mecc.edu Phone Number 276-523-9008 Special Instructions to Applicants
apply at https://jobs.vccs.edu/
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses 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.