Dental Hygiene Program Director/Faculty-Peosta Campus

Northeast Iowa Community College; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Engagement with diverse student groups

Supportive faculty environment

Job summary

A community college in Iowa seeks a dedicated faculty member for dental hygiene instruction. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and experience in teaching. Responsibilities include effective teaching, mentoring students, and engaging in curriculum development. The position requires a strong commitment to student learning outcomes and accreditation standards, alongside active participation in community services. This role offers a chance to impact students' success in their academic and professional journeys.

Qualifications

• Registered dental hygienist or dentist with relevant experience.
• Ability to instruct and assess student learning.
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in dental hygiene.
• Engage in scholarly activity to enhance teaching.
• Participate in community engagement and student advising.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Engagement with students

Current knowledge of dental hygiene

Assessment and evaluation

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Posting Number

Posting Number F00211

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time

Work Schedule

Posted At

Campus/Center

Campus/Center Peosta

Location

Position Summary Information

Job Goal

To fully support the mission of Northeast Iowa Community College through the functions of teaching, service and scholarship. To provide effective instruction to ensure academic programming attains student learning outcomes and prepares students for successful transition into the workforce or transfer to a post-secondary institution. To carry out assigned responsibilities to ensure academic programs are sustainable and aligned with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• A registered dental hygienist who is a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA ) accredited program OR a dentist who is a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA ) accredited program and has a clear understanding of dental hygiene education and experience working with dental hygienists.
• Meet certification, registration or licensure required to practice in the state of Iowa or have the ability to obtain such.
• A masters degree or higher.
• A minimum of three full time or five part time years (6,000 hours) of recent experience as a dental hygienist or a dentist.
• Highly competent in the dental hygiene discipline.
• Able to instruct, assess, and evaluate dental hygiene student learning and performance following CODA standards.
• Ability to appropriately and sufficiently relate well to students, colleagues, and external partners.
• Meet the instructor credentialing requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation and Northeast Iowa Community College’s Quality Faculty Plan ( QFP ).
• Previous formal teaching experience is preferred.

Must meet minimum experience and education requirements as outlined by the Iowa Code sections 260C.47 and 260C.48 and the Northeast Iowa Community College Quality Faculty Plan.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

Must possess an Iowa driver’s license.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL TASKS :

The College recognizes three broad areas of faculty endeavour: teaching, scholarship, and service, and expects that ALL faculty members will be active in each of these areas.

Teaching

Teaching is a core activity of the College and all faculty members are expected to achieve excellence in this role. Teaching includes not only traditional classroom, laboratory and studio instruction, but may also include service‑learning courses, evolving forms of technology‑enhanced instruction such as hybrid, online, distance learning courses, competency based learning, and other non‑classroom instruction such as the supervision of interns/co‑op students and clinical students. The following provides a list of the essential expectations in teaching:

1. Remain current with methods and developments in the content area.
2. Possess the expertise to deliver courses in multiple formats; face‑to‑face, online, hybrid.
3. Utilize current technologies to support teaching;
4. Complete delegated teaching assignment in accordance with guidelines for teaching format.
5. Meet all class, office and college commitments.
6. Participate in the development of a cohesive general education program and/or career and technical program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   1. Establish a representative program advisory board and respond to recommendations.
   2. Ensure an ongoing process of curriculum evaluation.
   3. Network with adjunct and concurrent faculty to ensure consistency in curriculum through department meetings, peer mentoring visits, discipline meetings etc.
7. Evidence a commitment to the assessment of student learning. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   1. Follow assessment activity timeline/deadlines.
   2. Incorporate assessment activities in the instructional content.
   3. Facilitate collaboration among all faculty (full‑time, adjunct, and concurrent) teaching in the program/course to ensure course content and embedded assessments are consistent.
8. Evidence a commitment to ongoing program evaluation.
   1. Annual review of Annual Key Performance Indicator Review document.
   2. Participate in compiling Comprehensive Program Review packets.
   3. Participate in compiling accreditation packets.
   4. Review of annual Common Learning Outcomes dashboards.
9. Maintain a classroom environment that supports retention and completion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   1. Utilize instructional methods that require student engagement and collaboration.
   2. Provide feedback, assessments and grades according to prescribed guidelines.
   3. Ensure the classroom environment provides respect for diversity and individual viewpoints.
   4. Emphasize to all classes the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.
   5. Provide persistent outreach to students not attending class or meeting class requirements.
   6. Initiate referrals for identified at‑risk student behaviors.
10. Assist in the placement and success of students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    1. Incorporate authentic learning into courses and programs.
    2. Engage with students in co‑curricular activities.
    3. Reinforce career pathway leading to workforce placement and/or transfer upon graduation.

Essential Functions

Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activity to enhance teaching effectiveness and facilitate life‑long learning. The definition of scholarship at NICC is:

Discipline- or pedagogy- based inquiry, creative expression, or applied work experience that expands, enhances, or applies knowledge.

1. Maintain credentials and expertise in accordance with College guidelines and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   1. Meet requirements of Quality Faculty Plan.
   2. Remain current with methods and developments in the content area.
   3. Maintain technical competencies related to area of instruction.
   4. Incorporate current technology practices into the classroom.

Service

Faculty members are expected to engage in activities at the department level that contribute to meeting the mission of the College. Faculty members are expected to contribute their disciplinary expertise through participation in internal and external community organizations relevant to their discipline of study.

1. Comply with State and Federal Guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   1. Record daily student attendance in the learning management system.
   2. Submit accurate grades in accordance with prescribed guideline.
   3. Provide accommodations as identified by Disability Services.
   4. Maintain student privacy in accordance with professional and/or legal standards.
2. Participate in program orientations, promotion and recruiting/enrollment events. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   1. Engage with pre‑program students.
   2. Participate in on‑campus orientation and promotional events.
   3. Participate in off‑campus job fairs, high school and/or community events.
3. Contribute as a member of the College community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   1. Complete student advising, registration and/or mentoring activities as assigned.
   2. Engage with students using different modalities when off campus. Virtually, phone, text, etc.
   3. Attend and participate in all faculty meetings.
   4. Attend and participate in all program advisory meetings.
   5. Attend and participate in all statewide workgroups relevant to assigned programs.
   6. Serve on at least one college committee or student organization annually.
   7. Carry out assigned responsibilities in alignment with the College conduct code.
   8. Maintain accountability, efficiency, and proactive utilisation of programme and college resources.
4. Perform additional program director and instructional duties in a proposed dental hygiene programme following the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accreditation and departmental policies and procedures.
   1. Assist in the preparation of and submit an accreditation application to CODA for a Dental Hygiene programme.
   2. Assist in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of dental hygiene curriculum.
   3. Develop, support and enforce programme student policies.
   4. Assess, plan, and operate programme’s on‑campus facilities in partnership with the programme’s clinical coordinator.
   5. Assess, plan, and evaluate off‑campus clinical sites in partnership with the programme’s clinical coordinator.
   6. Assist in recruitment of programme faculty and students.
   7. Participate in the determination, coordination and evaluation of student admission criteria and procedures.
   8. Teach, assess, and evaluate student learning according to the CODA Core Curriculum Standards for dental hygiene students.
   9. Submit required CODA reports.
   10. Keep accurate inventory of programme equipment and supplies.
   11. Promptly report repairs needed for clinical and lab equipment.
   12. Provide input into programme budget preparation and fiscal administration.
   13. Provide input for programme faculty workload assignments.
   14. Maintain CODA required programme, student, and graduate statistics.
   15. Assist with student retention, completion, and job placement efforts.
   16. Refer students who may be in need of additional learning resources counseling.
   17. Insure appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement and success.
   18. Maintain cooperative relationships with dental hygiene professional and community organisations.
5. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Open Date

Open Date 02/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please provide the last four digits of your social security number. (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have a Master's degree?
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• * In 1-2 paragraphs, please explain your teaching philosophy. As you prepare to write your statement, reflect on your goals for teaching in your discipline or area. Consider how you will apply your practical experience to the classroom. Share how you will engage your students and help them understand challenging concepts. (Open Ended Question)
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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