Dental Hygienist - Classroom Instructor (Part-time)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the future of dental care by becoming a Part-Time Dental Hygiene Instructor at Pima Medical Institute! Are you ready to transition your clinical mastery into a rewarding academic career? In this focused 8–12 hour per week daytime role, you will guide students through classroom instruction in a CODA-accredited curriculum. This light part-time schedule allows you to move away from the full-time clinical grind while remaining at the forefront of dental hygiene education and keeping your skills sharp as an academic mentor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Baccalaureate) from an academic institution accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
Graduation from a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental program.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dentist.
Current, active Texas state license to practice dental hygiene or dentistry, plus all state-required credentials (including CPR certification).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver high-quality daily lesson plans and lectures in a classroom environment, using active learning methodologies to build student critical thinking.
Track student progress, identify learning gaps, and provide early intervention or tutoring for at-risk students.
Reinforce didactic principles and dental science standards to prepare students for professional licensure examinations.
Assist in continuous curriculum review and support accreditation reporting to maintain CODA program standards.
Maintain precise and timely student attendance, grade books, and academic records per institutional and accreditation policies.
Deliver constructive, substantive evaluations that encourage student confidence, knowledge retention, and professional growth.