Director, Program, Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene ($10,000 Hiring Bonus) Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Job Title Director, Program, Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene ($10,000 Hiring Bonus)
Status Regular
Full Time/Part Time Full-time
Location Jamestown Campus
Job Description At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
The Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Program Director in collaboration with the Dean of Health Sciences provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Programs and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program development/management, budget development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships, and providing operational supervision to full- and part-time faculty and staff in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a strong Dental Sciences skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty and maintains a reduced teaching load with the majority of time being administrative release time to carry out program administrative duties.
Min Salary Mid Salary Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required Masters’ degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Graduate of a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Current Certified Dental Assisting credential (or the ability to obtain within 90 days)
Current unrestricted license to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina.
Education Preferred Masters of Dental Hygiene degree and/or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Membership in the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA).
Membership in the American Dental Assisting Association (ADAA).
Experience Required 3 years of full-time clinical experience in dental assisting/dental hygiene.
3 years of experience teaching in dental assisting/dental hygiene within a post-secondary institution.
Experience with dental technology processes/products such a database management, data analytics, and use of Electronic Health Record software and Microsoft products.
Experience with direct employee supervision and management, including evaluation and disciplinary actions.
Experience with dental national accreditation standards and procedures, i.e. CODA.
Experience with developing and maintaining an effective curriculum to include outcomes assessment and program evaluation.
Experience Preferred Greater than 3 years of full-time experience in dental assisting/dental hygiene.
Greater than 3 years teaching experience in dental assisting/dental hygiene within a post-secondary institution.
Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
Experience with distance learning and/or alternative instructional delivery systems.
Community college teaching and/or administrative experience.
KSA Required The Dental Program Director shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Program Director will have an understanding of the concept of a learning-centered, open admissions institution, community college philosophy, diversity issues, and instructional technology. The Program Director must be able to:
1. Respect Diversity
2. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments
3. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
4. Communicate effectively in multiple formats
5. Effectively implement and apply technology solutions
6. Strategically think and manage change
7. Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships internal and external to the College
KSA Preferred Multi-task
Utilize “life balance” techniques
Department/Job Specific Requirements Responsibilities may include overnight travel in and outside of the state, in support of college programs and initiatives.
Emergency Action Plans
Personal Protective Equipment
Bloodborne Pathogens
Chemical Safety
CPR Certification
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)
Reporting Requirements
Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
Safety/Shooter on Campus
Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
Ethics and Social Responsibility
eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Physical Demands Physical Activity:

Primarily sitting
Environmental Hazard(s):