Dental Hygiene Program Director

Salary: $81,343.00 - $98,446.00 Annually
Location : UCC Campus, Roseburg, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Full-Time Employment
Opening Date: 03/02/2026

Dental Hygiene Program Director

Exempt

This position is open until filled.

Umpqua Community College seeks a qualified and experienced Dental Hygiene Program Director to provide leadership for the development, accreditation, launch, and ongoing administration of a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Dental Hygiene program. This is a start-up leadership role responsible for ensuring the program is designed, implemented, and maintained in full compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and all applicable state and institutional requirements.

The Program Director serves as the academic, administrative, and accreditation lead for the Dental Hygiene program and provides instructional leadership, faculty supervision, curriculum oversight, clinical coordination, and continuous quality improvement once the program is operational.

REVIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE:
QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist or Dentist
• Graduate of a dental or dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
• Master's degree or higher
• Experience working in education
• Professional experience in dental or dental hygiene practice sufficient to understand and support the program's goals and accreditation standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior administrative or leadership experience in a dental or dental hygiene academic program.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.
• Experience with program accreditation processes, including standards and reporting related to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Expertise in dental hygiene curriculum and clinical education
• Accreditation and regulatory compliance proficiency
• Effective communication and collaborative management skills
• Commitment to student success, equity, and community workforce development

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation:

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Resources:

• Request military service records:
• Veterans Preference information:

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
Umpqua Community College provides a comprehensive benefit package to all Full-Time, regular employees. This includes:

• Medical Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
• Dental Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
• Vision Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
• $30,000 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off : includes vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition waiver for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (PERS)

Optional Benefits including:

• Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b)
• Various 403(b) and Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
• Section 125 plan (Flexible Spending)
• Personal Short-Term Accident & Disability, additional Life Insurance and Cancer Insurance plans

01

Have you reviewed the Supplemental Information section of this job posting and attached all required documentation, including any applicable required documentation for Veteran's Preference? Please note that missing documents will disqualify your application and it will be marked as incomplete.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you meet and/or exceed the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you reviewed the full job description for this position via the link in the posting?

• Yes
• No

04

UCC employees must work and reside in the State of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the State of Oregon by the start date of this position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question