| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $31–$38.75 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | https://jobs.pmi.edu/ |
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Dental Hygienist Instructor
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6E3433D7-0E1E-4D21-A19C-A67677318C21
Created
Sep 9, 2026 6:33pm
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Dental Hygiene Instructor (Full-Time) Location: Phoenix Campus| On-Site Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt Department: Dental Hygiene Program Compensation: $31.00 - $38.75 per hour
Dental Hygiene Instructor (Full-Time)
Location: Phoenix Campus| On-Site
Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Department: Dental Hygiene Program
Compensation: $31.00 - $38.75 per hour
Position Summary
Are you ready to shape the future of dental care? As a Dental Hygiene Instructor, you will transition your clinical expertise into the classroom and lab, guiding students through our rigorous CODA-accredited curriculum.
In this full-time academic role, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality didactic and clinical instruction, mentoring adult learners, and ensuring our graduates meet the high standards required for professional licensure.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery & Curriculum Execution:
Lesson Delivery: Prepare and deliver daily lesson plans that align with course objectives, utilizing active learning methodologies to support student critical thinking.
Clinical & Lab Supervision: Provide chairside guidance in preclinical and lab environments, reinforcing didactic principles through hands-on practice.
Academic Monitoring: Track student progress and intervene if a grade average falls below the 77% minimum requirement.
Program Administration & Compliance:
Administrative Integrity: Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and performance in accordance with institutional policies.
Accreditation Support: Assist in curriculum review, safety compliance (OSHA/HIPAA), and the preparation of accreditation reports to maintain CODA standards.
Student Mentorship: Provide constructive, substantive feedback that encourages student growth and professional development.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree (Baccalaureate) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
Program Graduate: Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental program.
Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.
Licensure & Credentials: Current, unrestricted Arizona state dental hygiene (RDH) or dental license, along with all state-required credentials (including active CPR certification).
Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and educational computer applications.
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
Hiring Range: $31.00 to $38.75 per hour.
Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, plus Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Disability coverage, Life Insurance, and Tuition Reimbursement.
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Pima Medical Institute started changing lives in 1972 when Richard Luebke Sr. and his wife, JoAnn, brought to life their dream of providing quality medical career education. They opened the first campus in Tucson, Arizona, preparing students to become nursing assistants. Eventually Richard Luebke Jr. and Mark Luebke took the helm, introducing more programs and opening additional campus locations to meet the country’s growing demand for quality healthcare professionals.
In 2015, Fred Freedman became Pima Medical’s President and Chief Executive Officer after serving the college as Chief Operating Officer. He has been with Pima Medical since June of 2000. He’s leading Pima Medical into the future, with growth, innovation and a keen eye on what healthcare providers need in great employees. We encourage you to become part of the Pima Medical Institute family, where you can help make a difference in the lives of our students today and educate future professionals.
As our community of students continues to grow, so does our community of talented staff. We truly believe that our people are the heart of our organization, and as we grow, we continue to hold ourselves accountable to the values that support those people.