What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Lead Instructor position at Pima Medical Institute?
LEAD INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Budget preparation and fiscal administration.
- Curriculum development and coordination.
- Select and recommend individuals for faculty appointment and promotion.
- Supervise and evaluate faculty.
- Determine teaching assignments for faculty.
- Determine admissions criteria and procedures.
- Plan and operate program facilities.
- Select extramural facilities and coordinate instruction in the facilities.
- Assess facilities and equipment periodically in relation to current concepts of dental assisting and recommend appropriate modifications.
- Monitor inventory and may order supplies and equipment for department as necessary.
- Participate in Advisory Board Meetings to ensure externship concerns, student progress, student outcomes and community satisfaction are communicated to the Faculty Coordinator and Campus Director.
- Review curriculum and make recommendations to Corporate Education Department during program revision cycles.
- Review textbooks and make recommendations to Corporate Education Department during textbook revision cycles.
- Assist Career Services, to ensure regular contact with sites and to document oversight and evaluation of students on clinical experiences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum.
- Monitor the attendance of students in the program and coordinate with the Student Services Coordinator or Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row. Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
- Review student success rates and implement plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
- Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each sequence to update student records and transcripts.
- Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
- Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and dental offices.
- Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
- Assist and advise students with Dental Assistant program curriculum.
- Monitor student academic progress and inform the Student Services Coordinator or Associate Director when a student’s grade average for any course drops below 77%.
- Monitor students in the laboratory. Demonstrate and assist students with lab procedures and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
- May assist and coordinate externships for Dental Assistant students.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.