Dental Hygienist (Classroom Instructor)

Your Mission: Educating the Next Generation of Clinicians Are you ready to transition your clinical mastery into the classroom? As a Dental Hygiene Instructor, you are the bridge between dental theory and professional practice. At Pima Medical Institute, we value the expertise of working clinicians. To accommodate your professional lifestyle, we are offering this role as either a Full-Time career or a Part-Time (20 hours/week) position. You will lead classroom instruction, develop engaging lesson plans, and mentor students through the rigorous academic requirements of our CODA-accredited program, ensuring they meet the high standards required for state licensure

Dental Hygiene Instructor (Classroom / Didactic)

Location: Albuquerque, NM | Campus: On-Site

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time Options Available (Flexible 20 – 40 Hours)

Pay Range: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour

Your Mission: Educating the Next Generation of Clinicians

Are you ready to transition your clinical mastery into the classroom? As a Dental Hygiene Instructor, you are the bridge between dental theory and professional practice. At Pima Medical Institute, we value the expertise of working clinicians. To accommodate your professional lifestyle, we are offering this role as either a Full-Time career or a Part-Time (20 hours/week) position. You will lead classroom instruction, develop engaging lesson plans, and mentor students through the rigorous academic requirements of our CODA-accredited program, ensuring they meet the high standards required for state licensure.

Essential Functions

• Classroom (Didactic) Leadership: Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction that aligns with curriculum objectives and CODA standards.

• Curriculum Engagement: Implement daily lesson plans and active learning activities that support critical thinking and professional development.

• Assessment & Feedback: Develop and grade examinations, providing the feedback necessary to help students maintain the required 77% grade average.

• Academic Advocacy: Monitor attendance and performance; provide academic advisement and tutoring in coordination with the Program Director.

• Clinical Crossover: When assigned, supervise students in preclinical or laboratory environments to ensure classroom principles are reinforced through hands-on practice.

• Accreditation Readiness: Maintain accurate student records and assist in the preparation of reports for institutional and programmatic accreditation.

Who You Are

• A Flexible Educator: Whether you are looking for a full-time academic home or want to split your time between the classroom and your private practice, you are committed to student excellence.

• A Subject Matter Expert: You have a deep love for dental science and a talent for making complex biological or clinical concepts easy to understand.

• Organized & Reliable: You understand that accurate grading and attendance records are the backbone of program integrity.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required for CODA compliance).

• Credentialing: Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental program.

• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist or dentist.

• Licensure: Current New Mexico license and all required certifications (including CPR).

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour.

• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a partial owner of the company!

• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with a 10% Employer Match (eligible after 6 months).

• Full-Time Benefits: Full-time employees (30+ hours) are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.