About this role
Dental Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)
Location: Houston, TX Campus | 100% On-Site
Type: Part-Time (24 Hours per Week) | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Morning & Afternoon Schedule
Compensation: $20.80 – $24.96 per hour
Position Summary
If you enjoy training new employees, you'll love sharing your Dental Assisting knowledge and clinical skills! Pima Medical Institute is seeking an engaging Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor (24 hours/week) to join our Houston campus faculty team.
In this key instructional role, you will deliver morning and afternoon lectures and hands-on lab sessions to ensure compliance with program regulatory instructor-to-student ratios . You will instruct adult learners in four-handed and six-handed dentistry principles, chairside procedures, dental radiography, and lab safety protocols while preparing them for successful dental assisting careers.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery & Chairside Labs:
• Lesson Delivery: Design and deliver engaging lesson plans utilizing diverse teaching techniques to accommodate various learning styles and student needs.
• Clinical & Didactic Training: Instruct students in didactic concepts and hands-on chairside labs, demonstrating four-handed and six-handed dentistry techniques, infection control, and equipment operation.
• Ratio & Lab Supervision: Serve as a morning and afternoon instructor to maintain required regulatory instructor-to-student ratios across classroom and lab settings .
• Evaluation & Feedback: Grade classwork, practical lab assessments, and assignments within 72 hours, providing constructive feedback.
Student Mentorship & Program Support:
• Academic Advising: Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise students, support academic progress, and address behavioral concerns promptly.
• Externship & Community Outreach: Supervise student externship experiences, coordinate guest speakers, and arrange clinic and dental office visits.
• Curriculum & Facilities: Periodically evaluate facilities and equipment regarding modern dental assisting concepts, recommending course material updates through established channels.
Minimum Requirements
• Education & Training:
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by USDE or CHEA (or equivalent recognized hospital/international program); OR
• Minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience in dental assisting for non-graduates.
• Occupational Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of practical, occupational experience in dental assisting.
• Licensure & Credentials:
• Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or Licensed Dentist (Dentists exempt from CDA/RDA credential).
• Active Texas state registration/credential required by law to work as a Dental Assistant.
• Clinical Competency: Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and six-handed dentistry principles and aware of Texas state regulatory requirements governing dental assisting.
• Technical Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
Compensation & Part-Time Benefits
• Hiring Range: $20.80 to $24.96 per hour.
• Schedule: Part-Time (24 hours per week).
• Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—build equity in your future.
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
• Benefits: Texas Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Programs.