Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Taft College; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Taft College invites applications for a pool of qualified Adjunct Instructors to teach Dental Hygiene (AS Degree) in person. Positions may be temporary, part-time or on-call, for Spring 2027 and beyond, with start date anticipated January 19, 2027.

Teaching assignments may be immediate or as needed per Education Code 8748.25. Minimum qualifications include an accredited degree and active California credentials, plus direct patient care experience or clinical teaching background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university and active California dental or dental hygiene license or equivalent, with background in education.
• Clinical teaching requires direct patient care in dental hygiene within the last five years (RDH/dentist) or one academic year of clinical teaching.
• Pass DOJ fingerprint background check and TB clearance (x-ray or skin test).
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds in community college settings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher with active California dental or dental hygiene license or equivalent

Job description

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Welcome to Taft College! We are pleased you have chosen Taft College as an institution to pursue your career goals.

Taft College prides itself as a small, comprehensive institution with a wide range of educational programs and support services to students. We offer approximately 50 degrees and 50 certificates in transfer education and career-technical education programs. Our enrollment of nearly 12,000 students at our campus in Taft, through our partnership with Westec in Shafter, CA, and through our Distance Learning Program, have access to innovative, caring faculty members and the support programs needed to promote student success.

Taft College is ready to help you achieve your career goals and realize your dreams! We are committed to your success and welcome you to Taft College.

Position:Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Location: Taft, CA

Job Id:1436

# of Openings:8

Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Priority application deadline: November 1, 2026 (open until filled)

Anticipated Start Date: January 19, 2027

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Taft College is seeking a pool of qualified candidates with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and staff to provide high quality programs and services for our students. Teaching assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and may be immediate or as needed (as specified in Education Code 8748.25).We are seeking highly qualified Adjunct Instructors for inclusion in a pool for the Dental Hygiene (AS Degree) Program for Spring 2027 semester and beyond.

Note: This position is for in-person courses

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and possess the following: an active California dental or dental hygiene license or special permit with no disciplinary actions; or a postsecondary credential generally recognized in the field of instruction; or a degree in the subject being taught or evaluated ANDdocumented background in educational methodology which can be verified through continuing education certificate; AND
• Clinical teaching faculty shall have direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the dental hygiene area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by either: two (2) years' experience providing direct patient care as a registered dental hygienist or dentist; or one (1) academic year of dental or dental hygienist level clinical teaching experience; AND
• Successful candidate must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint background check and provide proof of freedom from Tuberculosis (TB) via a chest x-ray or a TB skin test; AND
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Possess an active California dental license and current CPR.

COMPENSATION$80.78-$94.91 per hour.

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:

• Completed online application.
• Letter of Introduction describing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications.
• A current Resume
• Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable).
• Three (3) professional references.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.