Dental Lab Tech Instructor

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, is seeking bids for a full-time dental laboratory technician instructor at SCI Cambridge Springs with proposals due August 5, 2026. All bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal.

The instructor will provide hands-on vocational training in dental laboratory procedures to incarcerated individuals, including impressions, model fabrication, waxing, casting, finishing, and digital workflows. Required qualifications are three to five years of hands-on dental laboratory technician experience with demonstrated proficiency in fabricating dentures, partials, mouthguards, and other dental appliances. Candidates must possess knowledge of dental materials, equipment, and fabrication processes, along with strong teaching, coaching, and communication abilities for diverse learners in a correctional environment. Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification should be submitted if applicable. Prior experience in adult education or vocational training, familiarity with CAD/CAM and 3D printing technologies, and knowledge of trauma-informed teaching and reentry-focused workforce development are preferred.

The position is located at 451 Fullerton Ave, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403, and operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM with no telework permitted. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewals; pricing changes may be negotiated by mutual agreement with 60-day notice prior to contract expiration. Compensation is based on actual hours worked at rates specified in the bid, with overtime and holiday work available at 1.5x the regular rate upon prior approval. The Commonwealth does not reimburse travel, meals, lodging, or other expenses unless pre-approved travel outside the assigned location is required, with reimbursement requests due within 60 days. No supplies or equipment purchased during performance will be reimbursed.

All personnel must undergo a Department of Corrections background investigation at no cost to the bidder; contract award is contingent upon passing this investigation. Bidders must submit a minimum of three professional references, a resume, and a signed Worker Protection and Investment Certification form.