Adjunct Faculty- Dental Hygiene (Supervising Dentist)

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

Job summary

Taft College is seeking a pool of qualified dentists to supervise the Dental Hygiene (AS Degree) Program for the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. Teaching assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and will be in-person.

Candidates must hold an active California dental license or equivalent, possess a dental degree, and have recent direct patient care experience in dental hygiene. CPR certification is required and a background in educational methodology is expected.

Qualifications

• Dental degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active California dental license or equivalent; current CPR.
• Background in educational methodology via continuing education.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Patient care

Education

Dental degree (DDS/DMD)

Active California dental license

Job description

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.

Location: Taft, CA

Job Id:1437

# of Openings:2

Priority Application Deadline: November 1st (open until filled)

Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027 Semester

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 candidates for inclusion in a pool to serve as supervising dentists in the Dental Hygiene (AS Degree) Program for the Spring 2027 semester and beyond.

Note:Course assignments for this position will be in-person.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Dental degree 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 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
• Supervising dentist 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 dentist; or one (1) academic year of dental or dental hygienist level clinical teaching experience; AND
• Active California dental license and current CPR.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Compensation

$80.78- $94.91 per hour.

Required Materials For Application

• Completed application through https://www.taftcollege.edu/about/offices-departments/human-resources/job-opportunities/index.php
• 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.