LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE - DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR; HALL COUNTY CAMPUS - GAINESVILLE, GA 30507

Job Title:
LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE - DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR; HALL COUNTY CAMPUS - GAINESVILLE, GA 30507
Agency:

Lanier Technical College

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Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$85,000 - $87,000 ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Lanier Technical College - Hall County campus (www.laniertech.edu) is conducting a search for the following full-time, salaried, FLSA-exempt, benefit-eligible position. NOTE: A background check and professional reference check are part of the selection process. Also, a post-hire, clinical-site specific background check and 11 panel drug-screen may be required so faculty members can assist our students at clinical sites. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or cantrell@laniertech.edu if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION: DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR

REPORTS TO: DEAN OF ALLIED HEALTH

SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$87,000 annually depending on education, qualifications and experience

EFFECTIVE: This position is available now

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position serves as Program Director and Instructor. It provides leadership and instruction for the Dental Hygiene Program. As Program Director, is responsible for providing leadership in discipline to help ensure the quality and success of the department. Works with faculty to promote continuous improvement in the quality of instruction within the Dental Hygiene program. Will coordinate, collect and submit input from program faculty on:

• Course offering rotations and scheduling recommendations for submission to Dean of Allied Health
• Instructional program planning and curriculum review, to include probe response reporting
• Dental Hygiene program budgetary requests
• Program advisory committee meetings and documentation
• Accreditation and compliance documentation and administrative reports as requested
• Hiring, on-boarding and orientation of faculty for the Dental Hygiene program
• Textbook and instructional material selection
• Student Learning Outcome documentation of assessment, data, and use of results
• Program marketing and recruitments efforts

As Instructor, duties include:

• Develop program and course outlines, goals and objectives
• Prepare lesson plans
• Evaluate student progress
• Maintain program certification requirements as appropriate
• Advise and mentor students
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports
• Teaches Dental Hygiene courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry, while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field
• Provides instruction in the theory and practical applications of Dental Hygiene, and evaluates learning outcomes for continuous student and program success
• Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• Graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited dental hygiene or dental education program, as applicable
• Must be a dental hygienist or dentist.
• Documented background in education, including teaching experience
• Professional clinical experience in dental hygiene or dentistry sufficient to understand and fulfill the goals of the Dental Hygiene program
• Demonstrated administrative experience in an educational or clinical setting.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to assist the Dean by providing leadership and with the development and execution of the operational plan for the Dental Hygiene program
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and professional attire
• Ability to work flexible hours, and juggle multiple & competing priorities
• Ability to supervise students in the classroom
• Ability to develop and evaluate lesson plans
• Ability to direct and assess students' progress in achieving required competencies
• Ability to observe and mentor faculty
• Ability to handle administrative responsibilities related to teaching of courses, data collection, and reporting for license agency, accreditation agencies, and the college
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to foster professional relationships within the college's service area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (In addition to minimum qualifications & competencies):

• Teaching experience in a health science related field at the postsecondary level
• Experience teaching with Blackboard LMS

STATE OF GEORGIA BENEFITS INCLUDE:

A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers' Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each on a monthly basis) and 13 state holidays. This position is available for one day of telework each week after 6 months of employment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned