Job Details

Dental Technology (Initial Focus: Dental Hygiene) Instructor
Ventura County Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty: Tenure-Track

Job Number: 2026-00107

Location: Oxnard College (Oxnard CA), CA

Department: OC - Academic Affairs

Closing: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives.

There is currently one full-time (10 months/100%), tenure-track position at Oxnard College that will begin during the Fall 2026 semester.

Representative Duties

Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. E

Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate. E

Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E

Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record. E

Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E

Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery. E

Participate in curriculum and program development; update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes. E

Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization. E

Attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings; may participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.

May provide work direction to others.

Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

The Minimum Qualifications for faculty teaching upper division courses in the baccalaureate degree are: A master's degree (or academic credential at least one level higher than a baccalaureate degree) AND two years of professional experience.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Active California Dental or Dental Hygiene License or special permit with no disciplinary actions.
2. Management and professional experience in a clinical practice as a dentist or RDH.