College of the Mainland

Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor

Location
Texas City, TX
Pay
$41 – $50 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
August 21, 2026

About this position

FLSA: Exempt Contract Length: N/A Class Summary: Adjunct position for the Dental Hygiene program clinical and didactic courses. Position Type: Adjunct Position Funding: Regular Minimum Education/Training/Experience Didactic:Bachelor's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field. Graduate from a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental Program. At least 3 years' work experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and/or as an instructor in a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene program or as a DDS/DMD. Clinical:Associate's degree or higher in Dental Hygiene or a related field. Graduate from a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental Program. At least 3 years' work experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and/or as an instructor in a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene program or as a DDS/DMD. Preferred Education/Training/Experience Master's or Doctorate degree in Dental Hygiene, Education or related area. Two years teaching experience in a CODA accredited program. Minimum Knowledge & Skills Communicate effectively in written and oral communication. Knowledgeable in instruction, evaluation, and academic advising. Technology literate. Detailed knowledge of material in the specific course and program area: clinical dental hygiene, radiology, and/or dental hygiene sciences. Preferred Knowledge & Skills Principles and practices of teaching. Knowledge of student engagement techniques. Leadership skills in professional education setting. Proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising. Familiar with dental charting software (Patterson Eaglesoft). Job Duties The primary responsibility depends on the nature of the course assignment. Didactic course instruction and direction for dental hygiene students may include lecture and/or lab assignment. Clinical course instruction includes the supervision of dental hygiene services provided on campus for students working on live patients. Create and correlate didactic instructi

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$41 – $50 per year
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Texas median
$3,100/ course, n=114

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