Instructor, Dental Assistant

Duties:

Teach, support, and evaluate students in all aspects of the Dental Assistant program, including dental clinic/lab settings. Undertake course preparation and work in a team environment to ensure program standards are maintained. Design and grade student assignments and tests; evaluate student progress in courses. Travel may be required to a variety of settings on Vancouver Island.

Available courses include, but not limited to: DENA 110T/111T (Professionalism I/II), DENA 161T (Dental Office Management), DENA 150T/151T (Dental Assisting Practice I/II), and DENA 172T/173T (Practicum II/III).

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.

Required Qualifications:

• Dental Assistant Certificate from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Provincial Instructors Diploma or equivalent, completed or in progress (maximum two years to completion) from an accredited institution.
• Current practicing license and registration with British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) without restrictions or suspension.
• Current membership with British Columbia Dental Hygiene Association - CDA Alliance.
• Minimum of five years of recent clinical experience as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in general practice with current knowledge and skills of the dental office setting, including reception.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills and effective team skills.
• Willing to be flexible in assuming a variety of tasks.
• Proven ability to design and implement problem-solving strategies and tools.
• Demonstrated competence for teaching curriculum in a variety of modes.
• Experience teaching adults in a post-secondary setting.
• Proficiency with the application and integration of information technology.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural teachings.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.