Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 10/21/2025
Category: Dental Hygienists and Assistants
Job ID: 43651
Location: Lone Star College – Creekside Center

Commitment to Mission

This position upholds the mission of Lone Star College (LSC) by promoting excellence in education, integrity, leadership, and student success. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, positive interpersonal behaviors, and accountability while fostering a culture of respect and inclusion for students and colleagues.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC

• Student Focused

• Own It

• Foster Belonging

• Cultivate Community

• Choose Learning

Lone Star College has been recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For®”, earning recognition in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

As members of LSC’s academic community, faculty are expected to inspire global citizenship and model qualities such as compassion, innovation, and cultural awareness. Faculty at Lone Star College are dedicated to being:

• Student Invested

• Content Experts

• Pedagogically Excellent

• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Overview

Lone Star College – Creekside Center is a modern, full-service satellite campus serving western The Woodlands, Tomball, and nearby communities. The center offers day, evening, and weekend courses, including transfer and certificate programs, supporting both traditional and working students.

Address: 8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands, TX 77375

Position Summary

The Continuing Education Instructor – Dental Assistant provides high-quality instruction, guidance, and program support for LSC’s Continuing Education (CE) Healthcare division. The instructor designs and delivers engaging courses in dental assisting, ensuring students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for certification and career readiness.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach Dental Assisting courses in multiple formats and locations as required.

• Develop and maintain course syllabi in alignment with departmental and college standards.

• Evaluate student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.

• Advise and mentor students to support their educational and professional goals.

• Manage classroom and lab environments, ensuring compliance with state requirements.

• Maintain accurate inventory of lab supplies and ensure readiness for instruction.

• Coordinate clinical placements and secure dental facilities for 60-hour clinical rotations.

• Collaborate with certification agencies to align curriculum with industry standards.

• Support student job placement and career readiness initiatives.

• Attend college meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification.

• Three (3) years of non-teaching professional experience in the dental field.

• Demonstrated expertise in course content and commitment to academic excellence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

• Ability to use innovative teaching methods and technology to enhance learning.

• Skilled in student engagement and mentorship.

• Collaborative approach to teamwork and problem-solving.

Physical Requirements

This role requires periods of standing, bending, reaching, and moderate lifting. Agility and manual dexterity are essential for lab demonstrations and instruction.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Teaching hours vary by semester; instructors must meet all scheduled class times.

• Work performed in classrooms and laboratories with standard safety practices.

• Typical workload: up to 1,200 instructional training hours per academic year.

• Use of PC workstation, phone, calculator, and other standard office/lab equipment.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.
Salary offers are based on verified qualifications and relevant experience as outlined in your application materials.
Applicants must include:

• Complete resume with exact employment dates and full/part-time status.

• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree.

• Details of any required or preferred certifications.

Benefits

Lone Star College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, professional development, sabbatical opportunities, and a supportive work-life balance.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.
Materials received via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please include:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Teaching Philosophy

• Unofficial Transcripts

Attach your cover letter under “My Activities” → “Add Attachment” in your online profile. Include the Job ID #43651 in your document title.

For part-time and adjunct positions, you may opt to receive notifications for new openings via your online profile.

Additional Information

• Selected candidates will be contacted by a recruiter for interviews.

• LSC participates in the E-Verify program to confirm U.S. employment eligibility.

• Lone Star College is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

• All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

For more details, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.