Provide high-quality student-centered instruction using multiple instructional modalities (including online, hybrid, face-to-face) Provide timely and accurate assessment feedback Participate in the development and revision of curriculum Monitor and document student performance Hold office hours and provide student advising Participate in department management in coordination with the Dean and other faculty, including annual schedules Mentor adjunct faculty Work with other faculty and staff to create and implement long-term and strategic plans for the department Work with other college faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success Effectively use instructional computer applications, including Canvas Regularly attend all faculty, division, and department meetings and serve on campus-wide committees Demonstrate a strong commitment to Bellingham Technical College's Mission Perform other duties as assigned Required Skills/Abilities: This position requires the ability to: Work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff and a community who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, and educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds Communicate clearly (verbal and written) Work independently and as a member of a team Analyze and solve problems independently and collaboratively Demonstrate a strong commitment to Bellingham Technical College's Mission and contribute to college-wide goals and activities Work independently and on a variable schedule that may include evenings Minimum Qualifications: Current Washington State Department of Health Dental Assistant Registration Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (DANB) or ability to obtain before September 1, 2026 Completion of a Dental Assistant program, certificate or higher Five or more years of experience in the application of four handed dentistry principles and expanded functions as a chairside assistant Demonstrated ability to teach and/or train individuals with a variety of learning styles and backgrounds Prior to final hire, a pre-employment background, including criminal history and signed declaration statement as it pertains to sexual misconduct per Washington State Law (RCW 28B.112.080) will be conducted. This position has access to children under the age of 18 as part of the State of Washington Running Start Program Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting programsuch as Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Experience in a leadership role Demonstrated experience with designing training, organizing instructional content, or using technology to support learning Experience with Dental software applications Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits: Salary $74,408-$107,187 based on a 173-day annual contract Final placement is determined according to the current negotiated CBA and based on an evaluation of education and work and/or teaching experience.
