Dental Hygiene Adjunct: Clinical & Theory Teaching (Part-Time)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District seeks a part-time, temporary adjunct faculty member for the Dental Hygiene Program at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill. The candidate will deliver theory and clinical instruction, align with established curricula, and support student mastery of entry-level competencies.

Responsibilities include evaluating student progress, maintaining professional conduct, and keeping up-to-date with dental hygiene education methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional dental hygiene experience.
• Equivalency petition process described for meeting minimum qualifications.
• Experience with educational methodologies and faculty calibration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction per curriculum, outlines, and class schedules.
• Create a learning-focused environment that encourages discussion and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades for coursework.
• Meet with students outside of class to support learning.
• Maintain professional conduct and keep current knowledge in subject areas.
• Maintain accurate academic records and fulfill duties of part-time/temporary faculty.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Clinical instruction

Curriculum alignment

Multicultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Contra Costa Community College District seeks a part-time, temporary adjunct faculty member for the Dental Hygiene Program at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill. The candidate will deliver theory and clinical instruction, align with established curricula, and support student mastery of entry-level competencies.

Responsibilities include evaluating student progress, maintaining professional conduct, and keeping up-to-date with dental hygiene education methodologies.