Dental Hygiene - (Program Director, Instructor, Faculty)

Jobot; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 105 000 - 135 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation assistance

Health & retirement benefits

PTO and holidays

Resumo da oferta

Jobot is seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director to lead the creation of a new program in the San Jose area. This leadership role oversees faculty, curriculum, accreditation readiness, and student outcomes, with occasional teaching duties.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or higher in a related field, CA RDH license, CODA credentials, and substantial clinical and teaching experience. This is a full-time, on-site position with relocation support and six-figure compensation.

Qualificações

• Master's degree or higher in dental hygiene or related field.
• RDH license in CA or state dentist license.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Infection Control & CA Dental Practice Act certifications.
• 2+ years clinical practice and 2+ years teaching in dental programs.
• Experience with CODA accreditation and curriculum development.

Responsabilidades

• Directly supervise faculty and ensure qualifications meet standards.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
• Develop schedules, evaluate faculty, and conduct classroom observations.
• Oversee externships/clinicals and ensure curriculum alignment.
• Teach assigned courses as needed and assess student learning outcomes.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Faculty development

Curriculum alignment

Mentoring

Student outcomes assessment

Project management

Formação académica

Master's degree or higher in dental hygiene or related field

RDH license or CA dental license

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Infection Control & CA Dental Practice Act certs

CODA-accredited program graduate

Ferramentas

Dentrix

axiUm

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Dental Hygiene - (Program Director, Instructor, Faculty)

$105000 - $135000 per year | San Jose, CA | On-site | Permanent

Six Figures to lead a Dental Hygiene Course in San Jose

A bit about us:

Are you passionate about dental hygiene education?

We're looking for a Dental Hygiene Program Director who wants to build a new program from the start.

Please DO NOT apply if you don't have these requirements:

• Master's degree or higher (MS in Dental Hygiene, MSEd, MHA, MPH, or a related field)
• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), or State Dentist license
• BLS for Heathcare Provider (AHA or ARC)
• Infection Control certification & CA Dental Practice Act certification
• 2 years of clinical practice experience
• 2 years’ experience teaching in registered dental hygiene or dental programs.
• 1 year of direct patient care as a registered dental hygienist, or working with a registered dental hygienist.
• Prior experience in higher education or academic program management preferred.

Why join us?

Your Executive Package:

• Relocation assistance offered.
• We invest in your professional career just as much as you invest in our students.
• Wealth & Health: 401(k) retirement, Premium Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, and more.
• Freedom: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, Paid Holiday, & Student Breaks to recharge your own batteries.

Job Details

Schedule: Full-time, 40-hours per week

Hours: M-F, 8a-5pm

Location: in-peson, Bay area, CA

Salary: negotiable for the right person and based on credentials, experience, and education level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises faculty members
• Ensures faculty qualifications, licensure, and work experience meet program standards.
• Assists in faculty recruitment, selection, onboarding, and ongoing professional development.
• Develops academic schedules, conducts faculty evaluations, and participates in classroom observations.
• Coordinates faculty activities and ensures they adhere to curriculum standards and best practices.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates faculty, ensuring quality instructional delivery.
• Acts as a mentor for faculty, providing support and guidance to help them improve their teaching techniques.
• Ensures faculty meet ongoing professional development requirements and performance standards.
• Manages academic program compliance with college policies, accreditation standards, and industry regulations.
• Develops and implements retention strategies to enhance student success; monitors student progress including those on leave of absence and in clinicals/externships.
• Oversees externship and clinical site placements, ensuring they meet program requirements.
• Some Instructional responsiblilities to teach assigned courses.
• Assesses student learning outcomes (SLOs) and monitors course effectiveness.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Current or former Dental Hygiene Program Director, Program Chair, Clinic Coordinator, Clinical Director, or full-time Dental Hygiene Faculty
• Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with an active California license, or a licensed dentist (DDS or DMD)
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene or dental program
• Master's degree or higher (MS in Dental Hygiene, MSEd, MHA, MPH, or a related field)
• 3+ years of clinical dental hygiene experience
• 2+ years of teaching in a pre- or post-licensure dental hygiene or dental program
• Completed California Dental Practice Act (2 units) and Infection Control (2 units) coursework
• Experience with CODA accreditation, self-studies, site visits, and annual reports
• Experience with curriculum development, competency-based clinical evaluation, and preparation for the NBDHE and the CA RDH licensure exam
• Experience with clinic management, patient recruitment, and electronic dental records (Dentrix or axiUm)
• Has improved retention, NBDHE pass rates, and licensure outcomes
• Career college, community college, or university background
• CA local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and soft tissue curettage permits a plus

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.