Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation
• Possess the following:
• An active California dental or dental hygiene license or special permit with no disciplinary actions
• A postsecondary credential generally recognized in the field of instruction
• A degree in the subject being taught or evaluated
• Documented background in educational methodology which can be verified through continuing education certificate
• Clinical teaching faculty shall have direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the dental hygiene area to which he or she is assigned
• Successfully candidate must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint background check and provide proof of freedom from Tuberculosis (TB) via a chest x-ray or a TB skin test
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist
• Possess an active California dental license and current CPR

Compensation

$78.86-$92.66 per hour

Required Materials for Application

• Completed online application
• A letter of introduction describing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications
• A current Resume
• Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable)
• Three (3) professional references

Foreign Transcripts

Foreign transcripts issued outside the United States of America 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: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.