Adjunct Faculty - Dental Assisting Education (DAE)

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Position Summary

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty - Dental Assisting Education (DAE)

Salary: $1061 per load hour (most courses are 3-4 load hours)

Job List: External

Close Date: Open until filled with a first review date of applications submitted by 07/24/2026 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 Allied Health Department is currently accepting applications to expand the pool of qualified Dental Assisting Education Faculty to teach classroom/clinical/laboratory dental assisting 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

• Instruct students in the content area and work with them on strategies to help them achieve academic success.
• Follow established protocols for presence, responsiveness, grading, attendance taking, and assessment of student learning.
• Use current, effective classroom management techniques.
• Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met on a classroom, discipline/program, and College level.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Continually improve instruction utilizing appropriate delivery methods.
• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching field(s), as well as in teaching strategies, subject delivery modalities, and assessment methods.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication.
  
  

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Non-Didactic Instruction Qualifications include all of the following:

• Certified Dental Assistant.
• Be currently CPR-BLS, certified through The American Heart Association.
• 2 years’ experience as a dental assistant.
• Must have current knowledge at an appropriate level for the subject they teach.
  
  

Preferred: Graduate from a CODA accredited program

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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

• Experience teaching college-level courses
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace
• Student learning styles: ability to adapt and modify instruction based on the instructional needs of students, including working with accommodations and accessibility
• Evaluation of students' educational progress: ability to maintain high instruction and learning standards and assess students' academic progress in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes
• Competencies in diversity and inclusion: knowledge of diverse community college student populations, and the ability to address diversity in effective instructional practice and student learning
  
  

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.