Dental Assisting Non-Credit Instructor (Casual Hire) at Kapiʻolani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii

Job Description:

Description

University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Health Education Non-Credit is seeking applications for the Dental Assisting Non-Credit Instructor position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:

Important note: Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Working Title: Dental Assisting Non-Credit Instructor (Casual Hire)
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Health Education Non-Credit (HENC)
Location: Kapi'olani Community College
Date Posted: October 23, 2024
Closing Date: November 13, 2024, 11:59 PM HST
Salary: $50 per hour
Schedule: 19 hours or less per week
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Grant Funds Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds.




Duties and Responsibilities:Teach a dental assisting course (short term non-credit) to prepare students to work as dental assistants in HawaiiMonitor student progress and provide periodic assessmentsCoordinate dental facilities for student externship placementProvide externship monitoringAttend meetings and perform other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Sciences or Biological Sciences AND 3 years of experience with teaching in health education courses or programs and/or work experience in dental assisting. Must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the state of Hawai'i.
ORCertification as a Dental Assistant; AND Baccalaureate degree or higher in any field) AND 5 years of experience with teaching in health education courses or programs and/or work experience in dental assisting. Must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the state of Hawai'i.
ORCertification as a Dental Assistant; AND Associate degree in any field AND 7 years of experience with teaching and/or work experience in dental assisting. Must have background in and current knowledge of the specific subjects they are teaching. Must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the state of Hawai'i.
ORAssociate degree in any field AND 10 years of experience with teaching and/or work experience in dental assisting. Must have background in and current knowledge of the specific subjects they are teaching. Must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the state of Hawai'i.
OR12 years of experience with teaching and/or work experience in dental assisting. Must have background in and current knowledge of the specific subjects they are teaching. Must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the state of Hawai'i.
OR15 years of experience with teaching and/or work experience in dental assisting. Must have background in and current knowledge of the specific subjects they are teaching




Desirable Qualifications:Professional experience in teaching and training dental assistants.Demonstrated ability to use computers and educational technology such as Emails and Spreadsheets and Learning Management Systems commonly used in educational settings


INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL
NOT
BE CONSIDERED
(Read the "To Apply" section carefully)


To Apply:Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:


Cover letter;
Resume;The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; andOfficial graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted


Incomplete applications will
NOT

be accepted.



NOTE: The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi'olani Community College and will not be returned.Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquires: Kapiolani Community College Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.eduEEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link:

http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/



Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.


In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at:

https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.


Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:

https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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