full-time 26 days ago
Instructor, Dental Assistant
Forsyth Technical Community College
2100 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Competitive Compensation
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Job Description
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking to grow your career in a new and meaningful way? Join our team as a Dental Assistant Instructor and help train the next generation of dental professionals.
In this role, you’ll bring your real-world clinical experience into the classroom, lab, and clinic—teaching essential skills, mentoring students, and preparing them for success in the field. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others learn, wants a consistent schedule, and is ready to make a lasting impact.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Current Dental Assistant experience
Current or willingness to obtain DANB (CDA) certification
Current CPR certification
Passion for mentoring and developing others
Commitment to continuing education and professional growth
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Health Science field
2+ years of dental office experience
Dental Hygiene License (RDH)
Experience in dental assisting (chairside, radiography, patient care)
Interest in teaching or training others (formal teaching experience not required)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Teach & Inspire
Deliver hands-on instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings
Demonstrate dental assisting techniques including chairside support, radiography, infection control, and patient care
Create an engaging and supportive learning environment
Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs
Support Student Success
Mentor and coach students throughout their learning journey
Provide constructive feedback to build confidence and competence
Support students in achieving academic and career goals
Program & Team Collaboration
Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum and learning experiences
Assist with maintaining lab supplies, equipment, and instructional materials
Participate in program development, recruitment, and student engagement efforts
Stay Current
Maintain industry knowledge, certifications, and continuing education
Incorporate current dental practices and technologies into instruction
Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Workplace Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
05/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
**Applications will not be accepted without required transcripts. EOE.
In this role, you’ll bring your real-world clinical experience into the classroom, lab, and clinic—teaching essential skills, mentoring students, and preparing them for success in the field. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others learn, wants a consistent schedule, and is ready to make a lasting impact.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Current Dental Assistant experience
Current or willingness to obtain DANB (CDA) certification
Current CPR certification
Passion for mentoring and developing others
Commitment to continuing education and professional growth
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Health Science field
2+ years of dental office experience
Dental Hygiene License (RDH)
Experience in dental assisting (chairside, radiography, patient care)
Interest in teaching or training others (formal teaching experience not required)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Teach & Inspire
Deliver hands-on instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings
Demonstrate dental assisting techniques including chairside support, radiography, infection control, and patient care
Create an engaging and supportive learning environment
Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs
Support Student Success
Mentor and coach students throughout their learning journey
Provide constructive feedback to build confidence and competence
Support students in achieving academic and career goals
Program & Team Collaboration
Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum and learning experiences
Assist with maintaining lab supplies, equipment, and instructional materials
Participate in program development, recruitment, and student engagement efforts
Stay Current
Maintain industry knowledge, certifications, and continuing education
Incorporate current dental practices and technologies into instruction
Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Workplace Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
05/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
**Applications will not be accepted without required transcripts. EOE.
About Forsyth Technical Community College
Forsyth Tech Community College is a place of promise offering a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate courses. Students can benefit from programs, resources, and support services to enhance their educational experience.