SCCCD International Education
Dental Assisting Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Reedley College
SCCCD International Education, Reedley, California, United States, 93654
Dental Assisting Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Reedley College
Posting Number: AA2025-2022
Title: Dental Assisting Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Reedley College
Campus Location: Reedley College
Start Date: 08/05/2026
Application Deadline: 03/04/2026 11:59 p.m.
This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.
About the College Reedley College is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California in the city of Reedley, which has a population of approximately 25,000. Known as “The World’s Fruit Basket,” Reedley is in one of the richest agricultural regions of the world. Reedley College was established in May 1926 as Reedley Junior College. Reedley College is located on the historic T.L. Reed Ranch, bordering the Kings River which spans over 420 acres, including a 300-acre farm. Over its nearly 100 years of service to California’s Central San Joaquin Valley, Reedley College has been an essential component of higher education offering over 67 programs and degrees taught by approximately 180 full-time faculty and 400 part-time faculty. Some of the programs offered at Reedley College include an Agriculture, that regularly receives awards for their excellence in teaching, Aviation Maintenance and Flight Sciences, Natural Resources, Forestry and Wildland Fire Fighting, and STEM, including engineering. In addition, the college is also one of 11 community colleges in California to offer students on-campus housing.
Mission To cultivate opportunities that empower our students communities through engaging, equity-minded programs and services.
Vision Providing equitable educational opportunities that transform our students and communities.
Values Equity, Access, and Inclusion: our success depends on every member of our campus community achieving their educational goals. A Focus on Students: our practices, priorities, and policies are created, implemented, and reviewed with a relentless student-first approach. Educational Excellence: the instruction, student services, and experience we provide to each student consistently exceed expectations. Innovation: our words and action are always consistent with our mission. Stewardship: our decisions are made in the context of their financial, social, and environmental impacts on our campus, our region and the world.
Essential Functions of Position Providing instruction in Dental Assisting on the Reedley College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations.
Teach didactic and clinical application in the dental assisting program as assigned.
Mentor and advise dental assisting students.
Attend faculty meetings.
Participate in the department and college activities.
Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed.
Participate in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning.
Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed.
Otherwise fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
Degree and Experience Requirement
Associate degree and six (6) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; or
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught.
License and Certification
Current license in California as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or immediate eligibility to obtain a California license.
Certification in coronal polish, x‑ray and sealants.
Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
Related work and professional experience.
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students.
Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
Master’s degree or candidate-in-progress in related field.
Continuous professional membership in the American Dental Assistants Association, California Dental Assistants Association and local affiliations.
Current knowledge of evidence based decision making.
Current knowledge of emerging workforce models.
Willingness to lead/participate in the student dental assisting association.
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
Conditions of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary and Benefits Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection advisory committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview. The selection advisory committee will rate responses to the interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable).
FIRST LEVEL INTERVIEWS – the week of April 6, 2026.
FINAL INTERVIEWS – the week of May 1, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District’s purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
Contact Information Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243-7100. For information on Reedley College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu.
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Title: Dental Assisting Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Reedley College
Campus Location: Reedley College
Start Date: 08/05/2026
Application Deadline: 03/04/2026 11:59 p.m.
This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.
About the College Reedley College is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California in the city of Reedley, which has a population of approximately 25,000. Known as “The World’s Fruit Basket,” Reedley is in one of the richest agricultural regions of the world. Reedley College was established in May 1926 as Reedley Junior College. Reedley College is located on the historic T.L. Reed Ranch, bordering the Kings River which spans over 420 acres, including a 300-acre farm. Over its nearly 100 years of service to California’s Central San Joaquin Valley, Reedley College has been an essential component of higher education offering over 67 programs and degrees taught by approximately 180 full-time faculty and 400 part-time faculty. Some of the programs offered at Reedley College include an Agriculture, that regularly receives awards for their excellence in teaching, Aviation Maintenance and Flight Sciences, Natural Resources, Forestry and Wildland Fire Fighting, and STEM, including engineering. In addition, the college is also one of 11 community colleges in California to offer students on-campus housing.
Mission To cultivate opportunities that empower our students communities through engaging, equity-minded programs and services.
Vision Providing equitable educational opportunities that transform our students and communities.
Values Equity, Access, and Inclusion: our success depends on every member of our campus community achieving their educational goals. A Focus on Students: our practices, priorities, and policies are created, implemented, and reviewed with a relentless student-first approach. Educational Excellence: the instruction, student services, and experience we provide to each student consistently exceed expectations. Innovation: our words and action are always consistent with our mission. Stewardship: our decisions are made in the context of their financial, social, and environmental impacts on our campus, our region and the world.
Essential Functions of Position Providing instruction in Dental Assisting on the Reedley College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations.
Teach didactic and clinical application in the dental assisting program as assigned.
Mentor and advise dental assisting students.
Attend faculty meetings.
Participate in the department and college activities.
Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed.
Participate in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning.
Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed.
Otherwise fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
Degree and Experience Requirement
Associate degree and six (6) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; or
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught.
License and Certification
Current license in California as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or immediate eligibility to obtain a California license.
Certification in coronal polish, x‑ray and sealants.
Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
Related work and professional experience.
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students.
Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
Master’s degree or candidate-in-progress in related field.
Continuous professional membership in the American Dental Assistants Association, California Dental Assistants Association and local affiliations.
Current knowledge of evidence based decision making.
Current knowledge of emerging workforce models.
Willingness to lead/participate in the student dental assisting association.
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
Conditions of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary and Benefits Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection advisory committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview. The selection advisory committee will rate responses to the interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable).
FIRST LEVEL INTERVIEWS – the week of April 6, 2026.
FINAL INTERVIEWS – the week of May 1, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District’s purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
Contact Information Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243-7100. For information on Reedley College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu.
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