Part-Time Faculty, Dental Hygiene

Valencia College; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Valencia College invites applications for a Part-Time Dental Hygiene Faculty position in Orlando, FL. The role focuses on teaching dental hygiene content to students in various modalities, with day clinical shifts at the Winter Garden Health Department and local travel as needed.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from a CODA-accredited program and an active Florida RDH license.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Dental Hygiene from a CODA-accredited program.
• Active Florida Registered Dental Hygiene license.
• Two years full-time or equivalent part-time dental hygiene practice preferred.
• Day clinical shifts at the Winter Garden Health Department.
• Must establish Florida residency within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction to students in assigned modalities and prepares instructional materials.
• Provides feedback on student progress and evaluates mastery of outcomes.
• Prepares and submits required documentation (syllabi, attendance, grades).
• Maintains and disseminates information on services available to students.
• Follows college policies and maintains professional conduct.
• Pursues professional development and growth as required for certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Dental Hygiene degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Here, a life is changed every day. A possibility becomes a probability. A dream becomes reality.

We invite you to join our community of passionate Part-Time Dental Hygiene Faculty who are devoted to inspiring brighter tomorrows through the power of education. For more than 50 years, our Valencia has proudly pioneered new ways to make secondary education accessible, while adopting innovative solutions to learning.

Valencia College is a place where opportunity extends to all. We are uniquely positioned to offer a quality education to everyone in our community, and we do not take our responsibility lightly. We seek to enrich the college with faculty who are committed to helping us meet our ambitious goals so that students can achieve their dreams.

Position Details

• An Associate’s degree or higher from a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or related field [required]
• An active and unencumbered State of Florida Registered Dental Hygiene license [required]
• Two years of full-time, direct dental hygiene practice or equivalent part-time [preferred]
• This position will require day clinical shifts at The Winter Garden Health Department.
• Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as needed.
• Please note that you will need to establish Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
• Selected candidates recommended for hire may be required to complete pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment, which may include but are not limited to: a criminal background check, drug screening, professional reference verification, and driver’s license verification. The Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) will confirm applicable requirements during the hiring process.

Salary Information

• Associate’s: $27.53 per hour
• Bachelor’s: $30.041per hour
• Master’s: $32.71 per hour
• Doctorate: $36.40 per hour

To review the specific salary table for this position, please visit our Part-Time Faculty and Part-Time Instructors Salary Schedule (page 8).

What is Our Process

• Application collection begins: July 2026
• Anticipated start date: Fall 2026
• FICA Alternative to Social Security
• Faculty/Instructional Development Opportunities
• Associate Faculty Certification Program
• Free Lynx bus transportation
• Discount on Valencia Arts and Entertainment Events.
• Educational and Professional development opportunities and so much more

Additional Information

• Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at the time of application submission.
• Please Note: degree must be conferred by the time of hire.
• As a condition of employment, this position requires the successful completion of a drug test.
• Please note: This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.

About this Position

Position Number

Position Number AH0015

Position Title

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

FT/PT

FT/PT Part-Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description Faculty Part Time Hourly

General Position Description

Primarily responsible for teaching in discipline or discipline areas in which he/she has specific training and/or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with Valencia’s learning- ¬centered values and in a manner that meets the essential competencies of a Valencia educator. Responds to students in a timely manner and communicates with the discipline and division via college-provided tools and resources.

Grade

Grade MA

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number F1718P

Location(s)

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range

Salary Range https://valenciacollege.edu/employees/human-resources/documents/salary-schedules-fy-25-26-all-staff-all-faculty-updated-jan.2.pdf

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

1. Prepares and delivers instruction to students in assigned modalities (including classroom, hybrid, online, etc.). Prepares instructional materials. Provides feedback on students’ progress, including evaluation of student mastery of course and program outcomes. 2. Provides feedback to students in matters related to academic success in a timely manner. 3. Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the college. 4. Maintains and disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college. 5. Is familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with college policies. 6. Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

This job also operates in a classroom setting and may use equipment such as microphones and audio/videorecorders. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, as needed. Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as needed. Must have reliable transportation, and proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used may be required.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have an active and unencumbered State of Florida Registered Dental Hygiene license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe how many years of Dental Hygiene experience you have and if your experience is full-time or part-time.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your teaching experience and the type of courses taught. Was the teaching in a lab/clinical setting or in an academic classroom/lab?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * In order to determine an applicant's proficiency in written communication and ensure the appropriateness of teaching assignments, a directed writing sample is required. As an open-access college, at Valencia College we open our doors to anyone. One of our Big Ideas is that "anyone can learn anything under the right conditions." This means that as educators we are committed to creating the conditions that make success attainable for all students. Please provide us with a description of how you would create the "right conditions" to advance student learning.

  (Open Ended Question)