Associate Dean, Dental Hygiene Program

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Retirement and pension plans

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences seeks an Associate Dean to lead the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene on the Manchester campus, overseeing faculty, budgeting, and accreditation readiness.

The role includes teaching, scholarly activity, program development, and CODA/compliance duties. Appointment contingent on CODA approval for the Manchester expansion, expected July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree preferred; candidates with a master's degree and significant relevant experience will be considered.
• Eligibility for New Hampshire dental hygiene licensure and a Local Anesthesia permit.
• Evidence of continuing education in educational methodology and teaching innovation.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time faculty experience in dental hygiene education.
• Prior experience as a dental hygiene program director preferred.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of administrative experience in higher education.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience as a dental hygienist.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of clinical teaching experience in dental hygiene education, including supervision of clinical teaching teams.
• Experience teaching in graduate dental hygiene programs preferred.
• Experience teaching in remote, hybrid, and online learning environments using virtual instructional platforms.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and commitment to student success.
• Record of scholarly activity commensurate with an academic appointment, including presentations, publications, and other professional contributions.
• Experience with CODA accreditation standards and program assessment, including managing or evaluating compliance requirements.
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, curriculum development, and student mentoring.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic courses at the graduate and/or undergraduate level as determined by the Dean.
• Advise and support students through multiple communication channels.
• Maintain active involvement in research and scholarly activities including publications and presentations.
• Support humanistic learning environment within the curriculum and broaden health equity awareness.
• Participate in university, school, and professional service activities and student-focused events.
• Utilize LMS to post syllabi, assignments, and course materials.
• Provide service activities including mentoring and course development.
• Contribute to periodic review and revision of courses and curricula.
• Provide accreditation-related information and program data as requested.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and engage with current evidence and best practices.
• Build relationships with healthcare organizations and community partners.
• Support interprofessional learning and external rotations with partner sites.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum development

CODA expertise

Communication

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

LMS knowledge

Job description

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences seeks an Associate Dean to lead the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene on the Manchester campus, overseeing faculty, budgeting, and accreditation readiness.

The role includes teaching, scholarly activity, program development, and CODA/compliance duties. Appointment contingent on CODA approval for the Manchester expansion, expected July 1, 2027.