Adjunct Faculty, Dental Assisting Technology and Management (Academic Year 2026-2027)

The District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida; United States; On-site; USD 44,083 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

The District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Allied Health department. The position involves teaching college-level Dental Assisting courses, developing course curricula, assessing student learning, and maintaining departmental standards.

Candidates must have an associate degree from an accredited institution, two years of relevant experience, and be certified as a Dental Assistant. The role is compensated hourly based on education level, with rates ranging from $32.00 to $38.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate degree.
• Two years of relevant work experience in dental assisting.
• Current Certified Dental Assistant certification.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in theory and clinic.
• Develop course curricula.
• Assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation.
• Maintain college and department standards.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Curriculum Development

Assessment of Student Learning

Maintaining Standards

Education

Associate degree in a qualifying field

Job description

Job Description

The Allied Health department offers college-level Dental Assisting Technology and Management courses in a face‑to‑face format. Adjunct instructors instruct students in theory and clinic, develop curricula, assess student learning, participate in program evaluation, and maintain college and department standards.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in theory and clinic.
• Develop course curricula.
• Assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation.
• Maintain college and department standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education with an associate degree in a qualifying field.
• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Current Certified Dental Assistant certification issued by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Salary

Adjunct Faculty shall be paid on an hourly basis according to degree level and hours submitted on a bi‑weekly time report as follows: Bachelor’s Degree or less – $32.00; Master’s Degree – $35.00; Doctorate – $38.00.

Background Check

Applicants must comply with §435.04(2), Florida Statutes, and will undergo an FDLE approved background check upon selection.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Penacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment.