Director of Dental Education

Title:

Director of Dental EducationDepartment:

Health SciencesCampus Location:

Arnold/Main CampusSalary Range:

$123,469-$154,336

Work Mode:

This position requires a full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations.

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Position Type:

Full-Time Staff, Exempt Position SummaryThe Director of Dental Education is responsible for the overall planning, development, and implementation of the Dental Hygiene (DHY) program curriculum, including, but not limited to, oversight of the Dental Lab and Clinic. Provides administrator support to the Dental Assisting (DA) Program. Administrator support for the DA program includes, but is not limited to, faculty recruiting and vetting, developing a collaborative lab and clinic usage schedule, budget review, and course coverage. The Director is responsible for oversight of curriculum, industry-standard alignment, and state regulations for the DHY and DA programs. The Director is responsible for serving as an instructor in the DHY program, teaching three faculty-load hours each semester. In addition, the Director is responsible for ensuring that the program is in full compliance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards; curriculum development, revision and oversight, faculty recruitment and supervision, for preparing and administering the program budget; for recruiting potential applicants, implementing program admissions policies and procedures; and assuring adequate student-to-faculty ratios in both labs and clinic. The Director of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program is a steward of educational quality, continuous improvement, clinical excellence, accreditation compliance, and professional integrity.

This position is a full-time staff position that requires on-campus presence M-F during college operating hours with the possibility of weekend and evening hours. Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop short- and long-range planning objectives for the DHY program; prepare and administer program budget in support of the program's goals and objectives. Identify requirements for equipment, rentals, materials, and supplies for the DHY and DA programs and coordinate a schedule for purchases with the Assistant Dean. Ensures the DHY program is engaged in the community and promotes preventative oral healthcare servicesAdministrative Duties and Responsibilities (continued)Present to the Assistant Dean recommendations concerning course offerings, maximum class size, length of class times, number of class sessions per week, faculty load and overload, etc. With input from the faculty, identify textbooks and instructional materials for DHY courses. Assist in the promotion, retention, evaluation, and professional development of program faculty.

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities (continued)Ensure a coordinated schedule of classes for the fall, spring, and summer terms of the DHY and DA Programs. Assist in implementing appropriate program content for program handbooks, admission materials, webpage, and the college catalog. Assist the SHS Admissions in recruiting program students, including but not limited to conducting program Information Sessions.

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities (continued)Review and revise the DHY curriculum as necessary to comply with CODA and industry standards. Develop, revise, and maintain all course and program learning outcomes. Ad to all College, State, and Federal Compliance Regulations. Collaborate with the Information and Instructional Technology division to ensure HIPAA, FERPA, and external regulation compliance. Provide strategic and visionary leadership.

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities (continued)Serve as the chair of the Dental Advisory Committee and conduct at least one Advisory ...For full information see follow application link. Anne Arundel Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.