Title: Dental Assisting Adjunct Instructor, Part Time

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Dental Assisting

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for the position of a part time Dental Assisting Adjunct Instructor. This position would typically work less than 20 hours per week at a rate of $30 per hour.


To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom.

Job Duties

• The Dental Assisting instructor is responsible for teaching all phases of the State of Tennessee Dental Assisting registry curriculum including classroom, clinical and laboratory. - (Essential)


• Other duties include curriculum updates, professional development, maintain student records, student recruiting, student retention, job placement and functioning as a liaison with area employers. - (Essential)


• The successful applicant must demonstrate a genuine commitment to helping students succeed in the classroom and in the workplace. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary training from an accredited institution in the field


• Must have a minimum of three (3) years current experience in the dental assisting field


• Must hold current TN RDA, DDS/DMD, or RDH licensure in good standing


• Current two (2) year Healthcare Provider BLS CPR w/AED training certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Teaching experience


• TN RDA certifications in the following expanded functions: Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, Dental Radiology, Sealant Application, and Coronal Polishing


• Be familiar with program compliance under TN Board of Dentistry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective instructor


• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and decision-making


• Strong customer service skills


• Computer skills including general knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create an online application and upload your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete Begin and End Dates under your Employment History. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Resume Educational transcripts/diploma Industry licensure and/or certifications

Applications are accepted until filled.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.