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Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Pima Community College

Tuscon, Arizona

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calibration, Clinical Competency, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Ergonomics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Infection Control, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Periodontics, Radiography, Standards of Care, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Tuscon, Arizona
POSTED
15 days ago
Position Type: Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Salary: $1061 per load hour (most clinical courses are 2.8 load hours)

Job List: External

Close Date: Open until filled with a first review date of applications submitted by 07/20/2026 at 5:00 pm (Arizona time)

Please note, candidates for this position must be willing to teach in person, however all faculty may be asked to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual, online or hybrid.

Position Summary

Pima Community College's Dental Hygiene Department is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Dental Hygiene Faculty to teach clinical/laboratory dental hygiene courses for the 2026 - 2027 academic year and beyond. Candidates may be hired and assigned to specific courses or may be included in a pool for potential future assignments based on enrollment.

Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Instructors in these courses will be using active learning strategies, online resources and will provide equitable instruction for our students.
  • Clinical Instruction & Supervision
    • Provide direct supervision and hands-on guidance to students during clinical sessions, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based dental hygiene practice.
    • Demonstrate and instruct students on clinical skills, instrumentation techniques, patient assessment, treatment planning, and proper ergonomic positioning.
    • Oversee student interactions with patients to ensure a high standard of patient care and absolute adherence to infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA guidelines.
  • Assessment & Feedback
    • Evaluate student clinical performance, competency progression, and critical thinking skills using established program rubrics and grading criteria.
    • Provide constructive and objective feedback to students during and after patient care to foster skill development and professional growth.
    • Follow established protocols for attendance, grading, and documentation of student clinical progress.
  • Professionalism & Collaboration
    • Maintain a supportive, professional, and positive learning environment in the clinic that encourages student confidence and success.
    • Work collaboratively with the Clinical Coordinator, Lead Faculty, and clinic staff to ensure consistency in calibration and program standards.
    • Maintain active licensure, clinical competency, and currency with modern dental hygiene technologies, materials, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree (or higher) in Dental Hygiene from a CODA Accredited program

Current Arizona Dental Hygiene License

Current CPR-BLS Certification

Minimum of 3 years of clinical dental hygiene practice

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to:
  • Clinical Expertise: Strong foundation in comprehensive dental hygiene care, including advanced instrumentation, digital radiography, periodontal therapy, and patient care planning.
  • Clinical Mentorship: The ability or strong desire to guide, mentor, and support students through the anxieties and challenges of real-patient clinical experiences.
  • Objective Evaluation: The ability to assess student clinical performance fairly and accurately based on set program standards, rather than personal preference.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse population of students, patients, faculty, and staff.


Directions for Applying and Other Important Information

To be considered for this opportunity, you must include the documents that are listed within the application form as required. Follow the directions in the application form to upload your documents. At a minimum, these documents are required:
  1. Resume. This should be up to date and include any gaps in employment.
  2. Letter of interest or cover letter (not to exceed two pages). Please indicate how the degree and/or courses on your transcripts meet the above minimum qualifications. Also describe your related knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and the strengths you would bring to the assignment.
  3. Copies of unofficial transcripts or certificates that support your qualifications as listed abo

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Pima Community College