Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Salary

See Position Description

Location

District Offices- 4905 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

2026-AD-JR-2030

Department

MC Critical Care Division Dean

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Grade

1

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Were committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page.

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

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Position Summary

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Salary: $1061 per load hour (most clinical courses are 2.8 load hours)

Job List: External

Close Date: Open until filled with a first review date of applications submitted by 07/20/2026 at 5:00 pm (Arizona time)

Please note, candidates for this position must be willing to teach in person, however all faculty may be asked to teach in multiple modalities, including virtual, online or hybrid.

Position Summary

Pima Community College's Dental Hygiene Department is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Dental Hygiene Faculty to teach clinical/laboratory dental hygiene courses for the 2026 - 2027 academic year and beyond. Candidates may be hired and assigned to specific courses or may be included in a pool for potential future assignments based on enrollment.

Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Instructors in these courses will be using active learning strategies, online resources and will provide equitable instruction for our students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Instruction & Supervision

• Provide direct supervision and hands-on guidance to students during clinical sessions, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based dental hygiene practice.

• Demonstrate and instruct students on clinical skills, instrumentation techniques, patient assessment, treatment planning, and proper ergonomic positioning.

• Oversee student interactions with patients to ensure a high standard of patient care and absolute adherence to infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA guidelines.

• Assessment & Feedback

• Evaluate student clinical performance, competency progression, and critical thinking skills using established program rubrics and grading criteria.

• Provide constructive and objective feedback to students during and after patient care to foster skill development and professional growth.

• Follow established protocols for attendance, grading, and documentation of student clinical progress.

• Professionalism & Collaboration

• Maintain a supportive, professional, and positive learning environment in the clinic that encourages student confidence and success.

• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Coordinator, Lead Faculty, and clinic staff to ensure consistency in calibration and program standards.

• Maintain active licensure, clinical competency, and currency with modern dental hygiene technologies, materials, and practices.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree (or higher) in Dental Hygiene from a CODA Accredited program

Current Arizona Dental Hygiene License

Current CPR-BLS Certification

Minimum of 3 years of clinical dental hygiene practice

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to:

• Clinical Expertise: Strong foundation in comprehensive dental hygiene care, including advanced instrumentation, digital radiography, periodontal therapy, and patient care planning.
• Clinical Mentorship: The ability or strong desire to guide, mentor, and support students through the anxieties and challenges of real-patient clinical experiences.
• Objective Evaluation: The ability to assess student clinical performance fairly and accurately based on set program standards, rather than personal preference.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse population of students, patients, faculty, and staff.

Directions for Applying and Other Important Information

To be considered for this opportunity, you must include the documents that are listed within the application form as required. Follow the directions in the application form to upload your documents. At a minimum, these documents are required:

• Resume. This should be up to date and include any gaps in employment.
• Letter of interest or cover letter (not to exceed two pages). Please indicate how the degree and/or courses on your transcripts meet the above minimum qualifications. Also describe your related knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and the strengths you would bring to the assignment.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts or certificates that support your qualifications as listed above. If selected for further consideration, official transcripts will be required.

Degrees and courses qualifying for Pima Community College teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants currently in progress for a degree or additional coursework to meet the minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and/or coursework before an offer to teach.

A degree from any college outside of the United States (even if the transcript is in English) may need to be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. Pima Community College requires that applicants use an evaluation agency that is a member of NACES. Before ordering an evaluation, check with the Faculty Qualifications and Hiring Office to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email facultycertification@pima.edu. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct faculty on contract qualify for a tuition and fee waiver for PCC courses taken, as well as their spouse and qualifying child(ren). If a course contract is offered, benefits such as sick leave will be provided as required by law. No other College-provided benefits will be offered, such as holiday pay, annual leave, etc.

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You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

03

This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

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• What is your highest post-high school degree awarded?
• No formal education after high school - work experience only
• Technical School Program completion - industry or other certificate, no degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

06

• What was your Major/Concentration for your highest degree completed? (Please use exact wording from your transcript or diploma)

07

• If you do not have a graduate degree in the subject area, please list the 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area. (N/A if not applicable)

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Employer Pima Community College District (AZ)

Address 4905 East Broadway Blvd.

Building D, Room 102

Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1180

Phone (520) 206-4624

(520)206-4500

Website https://pima.edu/pima-jobs/contact-us.html