Dental Hygiene/Assisting - Program Director

Dental Hygiene/Assisting - Program Director

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Over 16,000 Students

10 Campuses 

Competency Based Education

Online

Dental Hygiene/Assisting - Program Director Description

This position will help establish our brand new campus underway in Dallas, TX. The Dental Hygiene/Assisting Program Director must have earned a masters degree or higher. The Program Director must have had instruction in educational theory an methodology, e.g., curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement, and evaluation.

The Program Director will provide instruction and implement the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs, educating students in the study of dental hygiene and dental assisting in accordance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation curriculum standards and objectives. Provide oversight of quality and integrity of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans.
• Demonstrate and assist students with lab procedures and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives and established curriculum.
• Review student success rates and implement plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
• Maintain an 95% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Maintain student grades and prepare final grades at the end of each sequence to update student records and transcripts.
• Evaluate student performance and achievements in curriculum and activities.
• Make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and dental offices.
• Assist and advise students with Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting program curricula.
• Monitor student academic progress.
• May assist and coordinate externships for Dental Assisting students.

This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below: 

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting program and five years of occupational experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

Licensure

• Current CPR Certification.
• Current licenses, certifications, or other designations as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Hygienist/ Dental Assistant field.

Experience

• Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed dentistry.
• Possess current knowledge and experience in Dental Hygiene and/or Dental Assisting.
• Aware of state requirements governing Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs.
• Possess credential offered by the Dental Assisting National Board or the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.
• Verbal and written communications skills