Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor — Shape Student Success

Contra Costa Community College District; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District's Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill invites applications for the Dental Hygiene Program – Adjunct Faculty (Temporary).

The primary duties include theory and clinical instruction, maintaining current knowledge, and supporting student learning in a diverse campus climate. Openings: 2; Employment begins Spring 2027; adjunct pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).

Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience.
• California license as a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental hygienist in alternative practice; or special permit.
• Current BLS certification.
• Direct patient care experience within the previous five years; teaching experience is desirable.
• Background in current educational methodology concepts and faculty calibration for clinical evaluation.
• Equivalency petition process available if exact minimum qualifications are not met.

Responsibilities

• providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
• creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
• evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
• meeting with students outside of class;
• maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
• fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
• maintaining accurate academic records;
• performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Teaching

Educational methodology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Two years of professional experience

Current California license as dentist/dental hygienist or with special permit

Current BLS certification

Background in CODA/DHBC requirements

Job description

Contra Costa Community College District's Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill invites applications for the Dental Hygiene Program – Adjunct Faculty (Temporary).

The primary duties include theory and clinical instruction, maintaining current knowledge, and supporting student learning in a diverse campus climate. Openings: 2; Employment begins Spring 2027; adjunct pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).