Dental Assistant Adjunct

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Dental Assistant Adjunct

Role Title

Dental Assistant Adjunct Faculty

Role Code

01011

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number

299A0995

Agency

Mountain Empire Community Coll

Division

Mountain Empire Community Coll (Div)

Work Location

Wise - 195

Hiring Range

Based on education and experience

Emergency / Essential Personnel

Yes

EEO Category

I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

No

Work Schedule

Varied based on need.

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

Mountain Empire Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Dental Assisting. We are seeking applicants available for on-campus, online, and clinical instruction for daytime and / or evenings and / or weekends. Salary is based on the academic preparation and work experience of the applicant and is determined according to the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule. For further information, please contact the Dean or Dental Assisting Faculty at 276-523-2400, or jmullins@mecc.edu and ebowen@mecc.edu.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom / virtual / clinical environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's / Required Qualifications

KSAs and Competencies Required for Success in the Position :

• Has a thorough understanding of the varied backgrounds and experiences of student populations and the ability to create a sense of belonging, support, and engagement that considers and values all students in curriculum development and teaching.
• Understands and has a belief in the comprehensive mission of community colleges.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders important to the college.
• Knowledge of and ability to integrate technology in the classroom and via distance delivery modes.
• Proficient in oral and written communication.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Additional Considerations

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

None

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ADJ_2359P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

0-10

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

03 / 21 / 2025

Job Close Date

12 / 31 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

www.mecc.edu

Contact Name

Emily Bowen

Email

ebowen@mecc.edu

Phone Number

276-523-9008

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include : fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link :

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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