Part-Time Faculty, Dental Hygiene

The American Dental Hygienists' Association; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Free Lynx bus transportation

Educational and Professional develop.

Associate Faculty CertificationProgram

Job summary

Valencia College invites applicants for a Part-Time Dental Hygiene Faculty role. The position supports education and inspires students through clinical instruction at the Winter Garden Health Department site, with day shifts and a flexible schedule.

Minimum credentials include a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene degree and an active Florida RDH license, plus readiness to travel locally and complete required pre-employment screenings. Start dates in Fall 2026 are anticipated.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher from a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Active Florida Registered Dental Hygiene license.
• Two years of full-time dental hygiene practice or equivalent part-time.
• Willingness to travel locally and to work day clinical shifts.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Clinical Experience

FL RDH License

Education

CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene program

Job description

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

What is Our Process

• Application collection begins: July 2026
• Application closing date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
• Anticipated start date: Fall 2026

Valencia’s Total Rewards

• FICAAlternative to Social Security
• Faculty/Instructional Development Opportunities
• Associate Faculty Certification Program
• Flexible work schedule
• 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.