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Faculty, Dentist Instructor

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Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities to work in a stimulating and diverse environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities. If you have a desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team!

Job Description & Qualifications Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full‑time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. See why our current employees did!

Job Summary This full‑time faculty position will support instruction for Northcentral Technical College’s (NTC) Dental Therapy program. The position will supervise and teach Dental Therapy students in NTC’s on‑site dental clinic through clinical enrichment experiences while staying familiar with the program’s objectives, content, instructional methods, and evaluation procedures. The individual hired in this exciting role will work 44 weeks out of 52 weeks per year. Please note this is an in‑person position located on campus in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Teaching

Facilitate learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences, out‑of‑classroom activities, and the mentoring of students and peers.

Assess and evaluate student performance in alignment with the College assessment plan in a timely manner.

Conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time.

Maintain accurate student records, including grades, attendance, and clinical evaluations, and ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws.

Furnish written evaluations as requested by students.

Maintain course outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System template in the approved College format and time parameter.

Actively select and use appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning.

Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program. Stay current and focused on learner needs.

Keep professionally up‑to‑date in area of content expertise and in the teaching profession.

Actively support diverse learners.

Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and requirements.

Maintain documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites.

Assist, participate, support, and carry out the duties as assigned.

College Support Duties

Submit final grades by the scheduled due date identified on the academic calendar.

Post and maintain office hours.

Coordinate instructional support services to meet individual student accommodation and modification needs.

Utilize and engage in professional day activities and team time as designated.

Participate in institutional, advisory and program team and committee meetings.

Attend the College’s in‑service sessions, commencements, and other activities as directed.

Assist in student recruitment and Student Services activities.

Attend College Open Houses (on‑campus and off‑campus, set‑up and take down) to assist with student recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: DDS

Experience: 2 Years

Additional Experience Information

Occupational instructors must have a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full‑time or equivalent demonstrated relevant occupational experience, one of which must be within the last five years.

May waive the occupational experience of one year within the last five years if the candidate has two years post‑secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.

Upon employment and throughout employment, must meet and continue to meet the WTCS and Higher Learning Commissions requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards, where applicable.

Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.

Math Skills: Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.

Technical Skills: Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job‑specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.

Customer Service Skills: Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.

Other Requirements

Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a license to practice dentistry in the state of Wisconsin, in accordance with the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and ability to meet NTC’s insurance carrier standards.

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10‑25 lbs: Low

Carrying/Lifting 25‑50 lbs: Low

Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: N/A

Sitting: Medium

Standing/Walking/Climbing: Medium

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low

Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment: High

Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A

Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low

Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A

Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A

Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A

Work‑Related Travel: Low

Smell Requirement: Low

Specific Vision: High

Hearing: High

Taste: N/A

About Us Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is the place to be and it’s the “College that Cares.” NTC provides students with career preparation in some of the fastest‑growing fields and is a leading 2‑year post‑secondary institution with a history of innovation and growth in a dynamic, diverse setting. Our employees will tell you why they love working here, and check how our Total Rewards match our culture! Our main campus is in Wausau, WI, with five regional campuses located in Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg. In addition, NTC has a Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, Agriculture Center of Excellence in Maine, and Wood Technology Center of Excellence in Antigo, and every day we bring students one step closer to making their dreams a reality. Whether you are pursuing one of our 150+ associate degrees, technical diploma, or short‑term certificate programs, or simply taking a course to give you that competitive edge, a brighter future awaits you at NTC!

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