Dental Hygiene Program Director

3 weeks ago


Watertown, Massachusetts, United States Watertown School District 14-4 Full time
Job Title: Dental Hygiene Program Director

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Dental Hygiene Program Director to lead and oversee all aspects of the Dental Hygiene Program at Lake Area Technical College.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Dental Hygiene Program, ensuring it meets educational goals and accreditation standards.
  • Collaborate with the Dental Assisting Program to align curriculum and clinic practices.
  • Develop, revise, and evaluate curriculum to align with current dental hygiene practices and accreditation standards.
  • Recruit, train, and evaluate faculty members; provide ongoing professional development, support, and mentorship.
  • Advise students on academic progress, evaluate performance, and develop action plans to address their educational needs.
  • Ensure the program complies with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards; prepare for accreditation reviews and self-studies.
  • Recruit and manage contracts with clinical sites, ensuring students have access to quality hands-on training experiences.
  • Develop and implement program policies, rules, and regulations in alignment with institutional and accreditation guidelines.
  • Lead full-time faculty in advancing instructional methods and curriculum.
  • Develop and manage the program budget along with the dental assisting program director, including resource allocation and expenditures.
  • Coordinate educational workshops and in-service training sessions for faculty to ensure continuous professional development.
  • Provide tutoring assistance to students as needed, particularly in lab settings, which may include evening hours to meet clinical hour requirements.
  • Oversee the admissions process, including evaluating student admission criteria and procedures.
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or doctorate in dental hygiene (required) or doctorate in dental science.
  • Active South Dakota Dental Hygiene Licensure (required) or a licensed dentist in South Dakota.
  • South Dakota Nitrous Oxide permit (required).
  • South Dakota Local Anesthesia permit (required).
  • South Dakota Radiographer permit (required).
  • Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider (required).
  • 5+ years of clinical dental hygiene experience (preferred) or 2+ years of clinical DDS experience (preferred).
  • Background in education (preferred) with a strong passion for teaching and mentoring students.
  • Experience with CODA accreditation (preferred).

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, and South Dakota Retirement System through the Watertown School District. For more information, please visit our website.


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