Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Dental Hygiene

Portland Community CollegePortland, OR
Onsite

About The Position

Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking applications for Part-time Faculty openings in Dental Hygiene. This program is located in the Vanport Building in downtown Portland, Oregon. PCC is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, serving approximately 80,000 students across four campuses, workforce training centers, and community locations. The college's mission is to make high-quality education accessible, creating opportunities for students and contributing to economic development. As part of this application, candidates will be asked to list current PCC courses they are qualified to teach.

Requirements

  • Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Associate degree in Dental Hygiene
  • Baccalaureate degree in any field
  • Current active dental hygiene license in the state of Oregon
  • Current Health Care Provider CPR/BLS
  • Oregon Local Anesthesia Endorsement
  • Oregon Nitrous Oxide Permit
  • Minimum of three years of full time experience as a clinical dental hygienist (or equivalent of 3500 hours within the last 5 years)
  • Current immunization records: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB Test, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccination

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in a field related to education or dental hygiene
  • Experience teaching in a dental hygiene program
  • Expanded Practice Permit
  • Restorative Functions Endorsement
  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential
  • Clinical experience as a dental assistant
  • Active membership in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA)

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in the Dental Hygiene program.
  • List current PCC courses which you would be able to teach.

Benefits

  • Oregon Sick Leave
  • Retirement savings plans
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