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About Cape Cod Community College
Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.
For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.
The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.
Job Description General Statement of Responsibilities The Clinic Dentist is responsible for prescribing and interpreting radiographs, overseeing radiographic and local anesthesia procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety, infection control, and program protocols. Duties include assessing patient conditions, managing referrals, providing emergency care, and supervising/evaluating students' clinical performance in radiology, anesthesia, charting, and related procedures. The position requires maintaining a clinical presence during patient care, documenting in Axium Ascend, and actively participating in program meetings and quality standards. Position to be filled for the Spring 2026 semester.
Examples of Duties
Ensure appropriate radiographic prescriptions are issued in accordance with clinical protocols and individual patient needs.
Oversee all radiographic activities to ensure adherence to established standards, including:
Compliance with radiation safety and infection control regulations.
Verification of proper patient positioning and aseptic technique.
Confirmation of accurate exposure settings.
Observation of radiographic sensor and cone alignment.
Guidance regarding retakes and related documentation.
Review of radiographs for technical accuracy and diagnostic value.
Interpretation of radiographic findings within scope of practice.
Verification of accurate charting and recordkeeping of radiographic data.
Assurance of timely referrals based on radiographic findings.
Assess and identify clinical findings requiring further evaluation and ensure appropriate referral to a dentist or physician.
Authorize the use of local anesthesia when clinically indicated.
Administer local anesthesia as required for patient care.
Provide direct supervision of students administering local anesthesia, ensuring safety and compliance with all regulatory standards.
Monitor and evaluate student progress and competency in all areas related to local anesthesia administration.
Provide immediate assistance and oversight during emergency care situations in the dental hygiene clinic.
Evaluate and triage patients presenting for dental emergencies, ensuring referral to the appropriate dental professional or specialist.
Provide dental evaluations for all clinic patients and radiographic patients as needed.
Authorize prescriptions for adjunctive products (e.g., chlorhexidine gluconate, fluoride paste, amorphous calcium phosphate) when indicated by clinical findings.
Oversee and assess student performance and compliance with protocols for impressions/scanning, study models, and whitening procedures.
Supervise and evaluate foundational skills of first–year students in dental charting and occlusal assessment.
Complete Axium Ascend evaluations for radiology, charting/occlusion, and local anesthesia; ensure accurate entry of all faculty assessments and patient data into Axium Ascend.
Maintain professional presence in the dental hygiene clinic throughout all active clinical sessions until all patients are dismissed.
Participate in scheduled Dental Hygiene faculty meetings and calibration sessions as part of program operations.
Implement and uphold all established Dental Hygiene Program protocols and procedures as directed by institutional policy and accreditation standards.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Current Massachusetts Dental License.
Demonstrated teaching experience.
Appropriate academic credentials.
Professional experience in the field.
Unrestricted authorized to work in the United States.
Equivalency Statement Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information Compensation $95.00/hour; Mondays/Wednesdays and occasional Fridays: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 1:30–5:30 p.m. Part‑time, non‑benefited MCCC Unit Position.
Application Deadline Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.
Please visit our website at
www.capecod.edu
for information on Cape Cod Community College.
Appointment Notes This appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriations.
Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.
The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.
Equal Opportunity Statement Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's
Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator , the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
Begin the online application process by going to the
APPLY NOW
link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to
upload required documents : a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.
See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Returning Applicants
– Login to your Cape Cod Community College Careers Account to check your completed application.
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For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.
The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.
Job Description General Statement of Responsibilities The Clinic Dentist is responsible for prescribing and interpreting radiographs, overseeing radiographic and local anesthesia procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety, infection control, and program protocols. Duties include assessing patient conditions, managing referrals, providing emergency care, and supervising/evaluating students' clinical performance in radiology, anesthesia, charting, and related procedures. The position requires maintaining a clinical presence during patient care, documenting in Axium Ascend, and actively participating in program meetings and quality standards. Position to be filled for the Spring 2026 semester.
Examples of Duties
Ensure appropriate radiographic prescriptions are issued in accordance with clinical protocols and individual patient needs.
Oversee all radiographic activities to ensure adherence to established standards, including:
Compliance with radiation safety and infection control regulations.
Verification of proper patient positioning and aseptic technique.
Confirmation of accurate exposure settings.
Observation of radiographic sensor and cone alignment.
Guidance regarding retakes and related documentation.
Review of radiographs for technical accuracy and diagnostic value.
Interpretation of radiographic findings within scope of practice.
Verification of accurate charting and recordkeeping of radiographic data.
Assurance of timely referrals based on radiographic findings.
Assess and identify clinical findings requiring further evaluation and ensure appropriate referral to a dentist or physician.
Authorize the use of local anesthesia when clinically indicated.
Administer local anesthesia as required for patient care.
Provide direct supervision of students administering local anesthesia, ensuring safety and compliance with all regulatory standards.
Monitor and evaluate student progress and competency in all areas related to local anesthesia administration.
Provide immediate assistance and oversight during emergency care situations in the dental hygiene clinic.
Evaluate and triage patients presenting for dental emergencies, ensuring referral to the appropriate dental professional or specialist.
Provide dental evaluations for all clinic patients and radiographic patients as needed.
Authorize prescriptions for adjunctive products (e.g., chlorhexidine gluconate, fluoride paste, amorphous calcium phosphate) when indicated by clinical findings.
Oversee and assess student performance and compliance with protocols for impressions/scanning, study models, and whitening procedures.
Supervise and evaluate foundational skills of first–year students in dental charting and occlusal assessment.
Complete Axium Ascend evaluations for radiology, charting/occlusion, and local anesthesia; ensure accurate entry of all faculty assessments and patient data into Axium Ascend.
Maintain professional presence in the dental hygiene clinic throughout all active clinical sessions until all patients are dismissed.
Participate in scheduled Dental Hygiene faculty meetings and calibration sessions as part of program operations.
Implement and uphold all established Dental Hygiene Program protocols and procedures as directed by institutional policy and accreditation standards.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Current Massachusetts Dental License.
Demonstrated teaching experience.
Appropriate academic credentials.
Professional experience in the field.
Unrestricted authorized to work in the United States.
Equivalency Statement Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information Compensation $95.00/hour; Mondays/Wednesdays and occasional Fridays: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 1:30–5:30 p.m. Part‑time, non‑benefited MCCC Unit Position.
Application Deadline Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.
Please visit our website at
www.capecod.edu
for information on Cape Cod Community College.
Appointment Notes This appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriations.
Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.
The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.
Equal Opportunity Statement Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's
Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator , the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
Begin the online application process by going to the
APPLY NOW
link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to
upload required documents : a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.
See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Returning Applicants
– Login to your Cape Cod Community College Careers Account to check your completed application.
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