Dental Hygiene Program Director: Leadership & Innovation

VCU School of Dentistry; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU School of Dentistry in Richmond, VA, invites applications for a full-time Faculty/Director of the Dental Hygiene Program in the Department of General Practice. The role combines academic leadership, accreditation compliance, and clinical instruction for undergraduate and pre-doctoral dental hygiene students.

The Director reports to the Department Chair, overseeing curriculum, assessment, admissions, and faculty development, and collaborates with the School and VCU Health System to advance

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in dental hygiene education or related field.
• Graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Eligible for licensure in Virginia.
• Certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a hygienist.
• Didactic teaching experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• For tenure-eligible positions: established research agenda and potential for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program assessment activities on an annual basis.
• Directs the coordination and recruitment of faculty including schedules, teaching assignments and evaluation.
• Provide leadership for program curriculum development, evaluation and revision to ensure student success.
• Assess program mission and goals, ensuring alignment with school and university plans.
• Plan and operate program administration; initiate faculty development.
• Prepare faculty contracts.
• Chair the dental hygiene admissions committee and determine criteria and procedures.
• Maintain CODA compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Collaborate with department chair and Dean; represent the program on committees.
• Coordinate budgets and instructional needs with the department chair.
• Schedule and conduct program meetings.
• Serve as academic advisor; provide student guidance.
• Serve as course director and manage clinical instruction and syllabi.
• Chair the dental hygiene class committee and liaise with the Progress Committee.
• Maintain the program website and university bulletin.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Teaching experience

Education

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

CODA-accredited program graduate

Job description

VCU School of Dentistry in Richmond, VA, invites applications for a full-time Faculty/Director of the Dental Hygiene Program in the Department of General Practice. The role combines academic leadership, accreditation compliance, and clinical instruction for undergraduate and pre-doctoral dental hygiene students.

The Director reports to the Department Chair, overseeing curriculum, assessment, admissions, and faculty development, and collaborates with the School and VCU Health System to advance