Dental Hygiene Instructor | Academic Leader, CODA-Ready

Pima-Medical-Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with employer match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Dental Hygiene Instructor to translate clinical expertise into classroom and lab instruction within a CODA‑accredited curriculum. This full‑time academic role focuses on high‑quality didactic and clinical instruction, mentoring adult learners to meet licensure standards.

You will deliver daily lesson plans, supervise clinical labs, track progress, and support accreditation efforts while upholding safety and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of full‑time clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
• Current Arizona RDH or dental license with CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic and clinical instruction aligned with CODA standards.
• Provide chairside guidance in preclinical and lab environments.
• Monitor student progress and intervene when needed to meet the 77% minimum.

Skills

Clinical experience

Teaching in classroom

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

CODA-accredited program graduate

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Pima Medical Institute in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Dental Hygiene Instructor to translate clinical expertise into classroom and lab instruction within a CODA‑accredited curriculum. This full‑time academic role focuses on high‑quality didactic and clinical instruction, mentoring adult learners to meet licensure standards.

You will deliver daily lesson plans, supervise clinical labs, track progress, and support accreditation efforts while upholding safety and documentation requirements.