Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $77.02 – $90.50 per hour
Posted: 10/15/2025
Category: Dental Hygienists and Assistants
Military Friendly
Priority Application Date: October 24, 2025 (Open until filled)
Anticipated Start Date: January 20, 2026

Join Taft College and Inspire the Next Generation of Dental Hygiene Educators!

Taft College invites applications for the Adjunct Faculty Pool in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Program (DNTL 4075). We are seeking dedicated, student-centered educators to join our outstanding team of faculty and staff committed to delivering high-quality programs and services to students.

Teaching assignments may be temporary, part-time, or on-call, and may be immediate or as needed (in accordance with Education Code 8748.25). This position contributes to our Spring 2026 semester adjunct faculty pool.

The Opportunity

As an adjunct faculty member, you will teach DNTL 4075 – Capstone Course: Teaching in Dental Hygiene Programs (3 units).

This course is designed to provide dental hygienists with the knowledge, tools, and skills to become effective educators in dental health care. Students will explore teaching methodologies, learning assessment, and curriculum development tailored to dental hygiene education.

A key component of the course includes the design and implementation of a capstone project, focusing on project description, assessment tools, goals, objectives, and activities.

Note: Courses in the baccalaureate completion program are offered asynchronously online.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Master’s degree in Education, Dental Technology, or a closely related discipline; OR

• Equivalent qualifications (an Equivalency Request Form may be submitted with the application).

Additionally, applicants must demonstrate:

• A strong sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Dentistry, Education, or a closely related field.

• Professional experience as a Dental Hygienist.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $77.02 – $90.50 per hour (commensurate with education and experience).

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration:

1. Letter of Introduction describing how your background meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

2. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Complete Academic Transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

4. Three (3) Professional References with current contact information.

Foreign Transcripts

Transcripts issued outside the United States must include a course-by-course evaluation with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying degree equivalency to an accredited U.S. institution.

For more information, visit: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing – Leaflet CL635.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The West Kern Community College District is firmly committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. The District welcomes applications from veterans, women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.