Dental Hygiene Program Lead & Curriculum Innovator

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. seeks an Associate Program Director for Dental Hygiene to assist the Program Director in overseeing the academic and administrative functions of the Dental Hygiene program.

The role ensures CODA compliance, high-quality education, and strong student outcomes. The position supports curriculum development, accreditation preparation, faculty supervision, and partnerships with clinicians and industry partners, with a focus on program excellence and community

Qualifications

• Master degree in Dental Hygiene or Dentistry from a CODA-accredited program or Master’s degree in any field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years practical work in subject areas taught; and 2,000 hours in direct patient care as either Registered DH or with Registered DH (required).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in dental hygiene education (required).
• Minimum of 2 years leadership or administrative experience (preferred).
• Direct and specialized knowledge in instruction; knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
• Maintain and track compliance with CODA standards and state regulations.
• Manage faculty assignments and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with dental professionals, clinics, and industry stakeholders.
• Actively participate in the local professional community to raise program visibility and student opportunities.

Skills

Curriculum design

Faculty mentorship

Accreditation knowledge

Student advising

Leadership

Education

Master in Dental Hygiene (CODA)

Job description

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. seeks an Associate Program Director for Dental Hygiene to assist the Program Director in overseeing the academic and administrative functions of the Dental Hygiene program.

The role ensures CODA compliance, high-quality education, and strong student outcomes. The position supports curriculum development, accreditation preparation, faculty supervision, and partnerships with clinicians and industry partners, with a focus on program excellence and community