Faculty, Dental Therapy Instructor

Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., December 31, 2027.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment.  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.  If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!

Salary is commensurate based on occupational experience and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Summary

This full-time faculty position will support instruction for Northcentral Technical College’s (NTC) Dental Therapy program. This 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.

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is a customer-focused, accessible provider of innovative life-long learning.  The College seeks team-oriented, student-focused individuals who have a deep value of education to facilitate learning.  NTC staff serves in alignment with the College’s mission, vision, core values, and operating principles, and Board of Trustee’s Executive Limitations and Productivity and Quality Measures.  As a member of a learning team, faculty report to a designated dean and participate in program, school, interschool, and College-wide team activities.  Faculty provide instruction, expertise, and leadership within their program and content area.  Faculty are expected to remain current in their area of expertise and in the field of education through professional growth and continuous learning activities.   Faculty contribute to the College community as exemplified by committee involvement, participation in leadership activities, academic advisement of students, and sponsorship of student activities.  Faculty members are also encouraged to be involved in the NTC College through various service opportunities in community organizations or through other community activities. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education:  Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Faculty must have completed a Dental Therapy program and obtain a Wisconsin Dental Therapy license.

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.
• Must obtain a Wisconsin Dental Therapy License within one year of employment.
• 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

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

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

• 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