PT Staff Dentist

Posting Summary Working Title:
PT Staff Dentist

Role Title:
Dental Manager

Role Code:
49033

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Pay Band:

Position Number:
286W0TBD

Agency:
Virginia Western Community College

Division:
Virginia Western Community College (Div)

Work Location:
Roanoke (City) - 770

Hiring Range:
Minimum $47.37, pay commensurate based on qualifications

Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No

EEO Category:
2-Professionals

Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-:
No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?:
No

Work Schedule:
Hours will be during the normal work day Monday Friday 8am-5pm, as well as evening clinic sessions between 5:00pm-8:15pm

Sensitive Position:
No

Job Description:Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

The purpose of this position is to provide clinical instruction and supervision to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program in the School of Health Professions at Virginia Western Community College. The Staff Dentist primarily focuses instruction and supervision in the areas of local anesthesia and radiographs.

Special Assignments:

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications:
Current Virginia license to practice as a dentist.

A Doctor of Dental Surgery ( DDS ) or a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry ( DMD )

Current DEA Certification

Current BLS / CPR Certification

Up to date continuing educational compliance

Two years of clinical experience

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds

On time attendance to Dental Hygiene Clinic

On time submission of all required documentation

Ability to plan and organize patient care assignments for program placed students according to student level

Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team

Ability to facilitate student learning experiences to ensure mastery of stated objectives

Ability to evaluate student learning as described on clinical evaluation tool

Ability to adhere to all regulatory requirements for student supervision

Ability to function in the role as a licensed health professional and health professional educator

Ability to model positive culture of a healthcare professional

Ability to work with a wide variety of learners and adapt instruction and communication patterns to meet the needs of diverse learners

Ability to meet the physical demands of clinical shift schedule.

Proficiency with all fundamental program-specific skills and equipment, including but not limited to skills represented on student skills list

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and patient information.

Additional Considerations:
Prior teaching experience, preferable in a college setting

Experience using electronic dental records and classroom technology

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No

Supervises Employees:
No

Required Travel:
N/A

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
WGE_3094P

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies:
1

Position End Date (if temporary):

Job Open Date:
03/23/2026

Job Close Date:
03/22/2027

Open Until Filled:

Agency Website:
www.virginiawestern.edu

Contact Name:
Lindsey Weston

Email:
...

Phone Number:
...

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at ..., or DBVI at ...

Additional Information:

Background Check Statement Disclaimer:

The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement:
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement:
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement:

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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