Professor, Dental Assistant

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two -year community/technical college that offers more than 75 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. HGTC offers three convenient campus locations in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Conway and Georgetown.

Horry-Georgetown Technical College seeks a full-time Associate Professor, Dental Assistant. The successful candidate will be required to teach a combination of online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes at any Horry-Georgetown Technical College campus location. The successful candidate will report to the Program Director and Chair for Dental Sciences  and will be responsible for the following duties (this list is not intended to be exhaustive):

• Instructional planning, teaching, and learning; student recruitment, retention and advising
• Developing program syllabi, goals, and objectives
• Evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Assessing Dental students’ learning objectives
• Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports
• Providing academic advisement to students
• Participating in academic term registrations
• Meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students
• Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave. 

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) with three(3) years clinical dental assisting experience and a Bachelor's Degree (or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program). Teaching experience preferred; licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of South Carolina.

Candidates also considered include: DS/DMD or a Bachelor’s Degree RDH (RDH/CDA); three (3) years clinical experience beyond the degree and teaching experience preferred; licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of South Carolina.