Adjunct Faculty – Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Program; DNTL

Adjunct Faculty – Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Program (DNTL 4075)

Base pay range: $77.00/hr – $91.00/hr

Priority Application Date:
October 24, 2025 (open until filled)

Anticipated

Start Date:

January 20, 2026

As an adjunct faculty member, you will teach DNTL 4075 – Capstone Course:
Teaching in Dental Hygiene Programs (3 units). This course provides dental hygienists with the foundations and resources necessary to become effective educators in dental health care as faculty members. Emphasis is placed on the development and implementation of a capstone project, including project description, assessment tools, goals, objectives, and activities. Courses in the baccalaureate completion program are offered asynchronous online.

• Master’s degree in Education, Dental Technology or a closely related discipline; or the equivalent (equivalency evaluated via Form).
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Dentistry, Education, or a closely related field.
• Experience as a Dental Hygienist.

$77.02–$90.50 per hour

• Letter of Introduction describing how you match the minimum and desired qualifications.
• A current resume.
• Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial acceptable).
• Three professional references.

Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit:

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Entry level

Temporary

Education and Training

Higher Education