Faculty & Program Chair: Dental Assisting (12mo)

Faculty & Program Chair: Dental Assisting (12mo) SALARY $61,141.00 - $80,814.00 Annually LOCATION Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA JOB TYPE Faculty - 12 Month JOB NUMBER 2026-00055 DIVISION Science and Health Science OPENING DATE 10/02/2026 CLOSING DATE 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt PRIORITY SCREENING IS SET TO BEGIN ON: Monday, October 26, 2026 SALARY $61,141.00 - $80,814.00 Annually LOCATION Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA JOB TYPE Faculty - 12 Month JOB NUMBER 2026-00055 DIVISION Science and Health Science OPENING DATE 10/02/2026 CLOSING DATE 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt PRIORITY SCREENING IS SET TO BEGIN ON: Monday, October 26, 2026 Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. For more information, visit: Hawkeye Community college Job Summary Are you an experienced dental professional looking for a unique, fulfilling next step in your career? We are seeking a qualified Dental Assistant (with a Bachelor’s degree), a licensed Dentist, or a Hygienist who wants to remain hands-on in-patient care without the traditional demands of clinical practice.

Join our Dental Assisting team as a full-time, 12-month faculty / Program Chair leading and inspiring the next generation of dental professionals. In this role, you’ll teach across various formats—including day, evening, in-person, online, and hybrid classes—while fostering a positive, innovative, and inclusive learning environment. Whether you are an experienced educator, a seasoned clinician seeking a lower-stress shift, or looking to transition into teaching as you near retirement, this position lets you turn your hard-earned expertise into a lasting legacy. There has never been a better time to guide future technicians: industry demand is soaring, and our community is eager to learn.

You won't have to navigate the transition alone—we provide a robust two-year faculty induction and mentoring program designed to support you every step of the way. If you are ready to reshape your clinical skills into a deeply rewarding new career, we would love to connect with you! Essential Duties Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Designs and implements instruction aligned with student learning objectives/outcomes. Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.

Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses. Supervises and advises students. Motivates, inspires and retains students in the program. Maintains and evaluates program and student performance.

Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, Dental Administrative chair, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community. Participates actively as a department member with a focus on student learning. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or willingness to obtain one within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Occupational experience in the application of fourhanded dentistry principles, either as a dental assistant or working with a chairside assistant. Three (3) years of full-time recent experience in clinical dentistry. Must meet one of the following qualifications: Dental Assisting National Board “Certified Dental Assistant” Dentist licensed to practice in the state of Iowa A dental hygienist appointed after January 1, 2000, would be eligible for such an appointment after acquiring the “Certified Dental Assistant” credential offered by the Dental Assisting National Board and obtaining occupational experience in the application of clinical chairside dental assisting involving fourhanded dentistry.

Minimum Additional Requirements Instruction in educational theory and methodology, e.g., curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement and evaluation OR will complete training within 60 days of start. Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Mandatory Reporter Child and Adult Dependents OR will obtain within 60 days of hire. Demonstrated ability to innovate and grow. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.

Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity. Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.

Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of people such as faculty, staff, students, and the general public in a professional and personable manner. Additional Position Information / Application Process Working Conditions Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, lab, clinical, and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours.

During the course of day, you will interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers. Anticipated schedule Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction. A full-time teaching load of 15 credit hours per term is typical. Wage & Employment Status Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Associate Master Agreement.

The 2026/2027 Academic Year 12-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $61,141 through Step 20 as $80,814. Application Procedure Complete an online application including 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being a past or current supervisor and upload the following: Cover Letter Resume Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application stage. Official transcripts will be required if hired). Copy of your current professional license Priority screening is set to begin on: Monday, October 26, 2026 Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.

Benefits

Full time, contractual position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement/remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution). Summary of Paid Leave (Non-Work Days) Ten (10) holidays/paid break for 9-month faculty; Eleven (11) holidays/paid break for 12-month faculty Four (4) personal days each year for 9-month faculty; Five (5) personal days each year for 12-month faculty (non-cumulative) Minimum 10 days of sick leave (year one; maximum accrual 105 days) as described in the Master Agreement. May be used for employee, spouse, and dependents as defined by FMLA. Up to five (5) days per year bereavement leave (non-cumulative) Up to five (5) days per year critical illness leave (non-cumulative) Jury duty as required Additional benefits: Employee and Dependent Tuition Remission Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services FLEXPLUS (IRS 125) Plan for Medical and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Supplemental Retirement Options through Retirement Investors Club (RIC) Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Pet Insurance Free use of the HESC (Health Education and Services Center) Other types of leave such as temporary disability (sick) are available as needed and described in the Personnel Handbook.

Hawkeye reserves the right to modify benefit information as appropriate. Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/equal-opportunity/ . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law.

Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email [email protected] , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W.

Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: [email protected] . If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services. Employer Hawkeye Community College Address PO Box 8015 1501 East Orange Road Waterloo, Iowa, 50704-8015 Phone 319-296-2320 319-296-4004 Website https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ Employer Hawkeye Community College Phone 319-296-2320 Website https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ Address PO Box 8015 1501 East Orange Road Waterloo, Iowa, 50704-8015 Faculty & Program Chair: Dental Assisting (12mo) Supplemental Questionnaire * QUESTION 1 How many years of full-time recent experience in clinical dentistry do you have? None Less than 3 years 3 years but less than 5 years 5 years but less than 7 years 7 years or more * QUESTION 2 Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?

Yes No * QUESTION 3 If you answered No to the previous question, are you willing to obtain a Bachelors degree within 12 months from date of hire, if hired. Otherwise select N/A N/A No Yes * QUESTION 4 Do you have occupational experience in the application of fourhanded dentistry principles? No Yes – as a dental assistant. Yes – working with a chairside assistant.

Yes – both as a dental assistant and working with a chairside assistant. * QUESTION 5 Which qualification do you currently meet? None A Dental Assisting National Board “Certified Dental Assistant”. A Dentist licensed to practice in the state of Iowa. A dental hygienist appointed after January 1, 2000, would be eligible for such an appointment after acquiring the “Certified Dental Assistant” credential offered by the Dental Assisting National Board and obtaining occupational experience in the application of clinical chairside dental assisting involving fourhanded dentistry. * QUESTION 6 Do you have teaching experience?

No Yes * QUESTION 7 Do you have experience evaluating programs and/or student or worker performance? No Yes * QUESTION 8 What interests you about this position? * Required Question