Dental Hygienist - Program Director (Full-Time)Location: San Antonio, TX (San Antonio Campus) |
On-SiteType: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt
Department: Dental Hygiene Program
Reports To: Campus Director / Dean of Education
Compensation: $85,830 - $107,290 per year
Position SummaryOur San Antonio campus is expanding and launching a new
Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program!
This role combines strategic leadership, curriculum design, accreditation oversight, and hands-on instruction. If you are a dedicated professional ready to build a premier program from the ground up, we want to hear from you!
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Accreditation:- Launch & Oversight: Architect, establish, and implement department goals for the new Dental Hygiene program in alignment with institutional standards.
- CODA Accreditation: Prepare self-study documentation, lead accreditation site visits, and ensure all didactic and clinical instruction continuously reflects CODA competencies.
- Advisory & Community: Schedule and chair faculty and advisory board meetings; represent Pima Medical Institute at local, state, and professional dental meetings.
Faculty Management & Development:- Team Building: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate program faculty in conjunction with the Faculty Coordinator, preparing teaching assignments and scheduling coverage.
- Professional Growth: Coordinate and arrange educational workshops and in-service training sessions for both didactic and clinical faculty.
Curriculum & Instructional Excellence:- Curriculum Design: Develop and maintain a functional, high-quality curriculum according to approved educational standards; evaluate course content and select textbooks.
- Teaching Duties: Perform the functions of a Dental Hygiene Instructor, preparing lesson plans and delivering engaging didactic and lab instruction.
- Clinical Collaboration: Coordinate with the Clinical Director to ensure clinical education is practical, comprehensive, and reflective of modern dental practices.
Student Success & Academic Administration:- Retention Leadership: Review student success rates by class and implement proactive support plans to maintain a target 80% student success rate.
- Student Mentorship: Meet with students to advise, tutor, and encourage them throughout their academic journey, referring students to Student Services when additional support is needed.
- Record Integrity: Evaluate student performance against course objectives, maintain accurate grades per policy, and prepare final semester grades for transcripts.
Fiscal & Operational Oversight:- Admissions & Budget: Participate in establishing student admissions criteria and procedures. Monitor department budgets and expenditures to ensure a sustainable and high-performing program.
Minimum Qualifications- Education: Master's degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the USDE.
- CODA Program Graduate: Graduate of a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
- Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist.
- Licensure: Current, active license or credential required by state and federal laws to work as a Dental Hygienist in the state of Texas.
- Educational Background: Documented background in educational methodology, instructional strategies, and current knowledge of specific subjects taught.
- Experience: Demonstrated administrative and instructional experience; prior teaching experience in a CODA-accredited program is strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Strong verbal/written communication skills and functional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits- Hiring Range: $85,830 to $107,290 annual salary.
- Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-become a direct stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
- Health & Wellness: Medical (PPO & HDHP options), Dental, and Vision coverage for overall well-being.
- Retirement & Financial: 401(k) Plan with match, HSA/FSA options, and company-paid Basic Life Insurance.
- Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and Health & Wellness incentive programs.
