Dental Hygiene Instructor

Dental Hygiene (Faculty Chair 40) Job ID: 322247 Location: Rio Salado Community College Full/Part Time: Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $51,774 - $99,672 / annually DOE Grade 001 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 40 hours Work Calendar 9 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents Annual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs: District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary Serves as full time Faculty Chair providing leadership over the Dental Hygiene program at Rio Salado College, overseeing Dental Hygiene, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, and noncredit courses. The Faculty Chair of Dental Hygiene will join a small, collaborative, and innovative Faculty Chair cohort who manage their programs, projects, initiatives, and services while supervising a large contingent of adjunct faculty. Residential Faculty members also serve on Rio Salado's Faculty Senate and actively participate in multiple college, district, and even state-level committees. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Responsibilities will involve extended contract for summer work. Essential Functions 30% - Provides academic leadership for Dental programs, including recruitment, training, evaluation and mentoring of adjunct faculty; assessing and planning; inputs into budget preparation and fiscal administration for program facilities 20% - Instructs and evaluates a diverse group of students; oversees clinical site, curriculum development, including the development of course syllabi, competencies, outlines, and materials for a variety of dental education courses, including integrating technology in classroom and clinical learning environments 15% - Leads and maintains specialized program accreditation standards. Serves on collaborative work teams with faculty, staff and administration 15% - Responds to requests/issues from instructors and students in online, hybrid, and in-person classes. Manages the review and evaluation of departmental curriculum, assessments, partnerships, and programs 10% - Demonstrates dental skills and procedures; develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter to remain current with new trends and developments in the fields of dental hygiene 10% - Oversees 21-chairs in the dental clinic and 10-chair satellite clinic Minimum Qualifications Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught OR Three years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a Bachelor's degree or higher OR A Master's degree or higher in the teaching field OR A Master's degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field OR A Master's degree or higher in any field with a combination of 24 upper division and/or graduate credits in the teaching field Desired Qualifications A. Experience with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) specialized accreditation activities B. Experience with recruiting, directing, and calibrating clinical adjunct faculty and managing a multi-provider dental clinic facility C. Demonstrated effective leadership, interpersonal communication, organizational and team building skills; budget administration; and the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects effectively D. Experience with multiple modalities including online educational methodologies, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, and using Dental software and digital radiography E. Experience with national and regional dental testing agencies, specialized knowledge of dental equipment (including, but not limited to sterilizers, dental chairs, power scalers, radiography with the ability to provide minor repairs), and various dental vendors and providers F. Experience with coordination, evaluation and participation in determining admission criteria and procedures as well as student promotion and retention criteria G. Experience working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment handling multiple tasks/projects effectively H. Participation in shared governance activities at a higher education institution I. Experience working with program committees, community stakeholders, and/or industry leaders and leading college committees J. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years. Special Working Conditions Requires local anesthesia certification in the State of Arizona or eligible to obtain; requires to have possession of a valid Level I DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card; requires to have a "Pass" status on an MCCCD supplemental background check based on the standards of MCCCD's clinical experience partners that have established the most stringent requirements; all clinical faculty must meet the health and safety immunization requirements including annual tuberculosis testing, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, COVID-19, and annual Influenza vaccinations. Health and safety requirements are subject to change depending on clinical agency requirements; some evening and/or weekend assignments/hours may be required; local travel may be required; may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending and stooping, lifting up to 40 lbs.; may include direct exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases, ionizing radiation and hazardous chemicals. supplemental summer contracts are required. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. If you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required. MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. The soft application deadline for review of applications is February 13, 2026. While the position is open until filled, materials received after this date are not guaranteed full consideration and will be reviewed at the sole discretion of the search committee. Send application materials to: Or securely upload application materials to: contact/ Application materials include: Letter of interest discussing how your background matches the position requirements (not to exceed 5 pages) Resume Unofficial transcripts Contact information for at three professional references including direct phone and email (not checked until mutual interest has been established) Search Consultant: Sheila Lehker, President Cizek Associates, Inc. Additional Requirements A minimum of 3 years of Dental Hygiene clinical work experience (30 hours per week) is required; a background in education and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals. From Commission on Dental Accreditation: Applicant must be a dental hygienist or a dentist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and possesses a masters or higher degree, who has background in education and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals. Posting Close Date The soft application deadline for review of applications is February 13, 2026. While the position is open until filled, materials received after this date are not guaranteed full consideration and will be reviewed at the sole discretion of the search committee. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit ?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322247&PostingSeq=1 jeid-d26a0109f75cd1468277b7ec9113764c