Lead a New Dental Hygiene Program — San Antonio (On-Site)

Pima Medical Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Our San Antonio campus is expanding and launching a new Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program! Pima Medical Institute has a proven track record with many successful Dental Hygiene programs across the United States.

We are looking for a visionary leader to establish our new program, continue our legacy of excellence in teaching and clinical training, and prepare the next generation of Dental Hygienists for impactful careers in oral health.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• CODA-accredited dental hygiene program graduate.
• Minimum three years of full-time clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Active Texas dental hygienist license.
• Background in instructional methodologies and education.
• Administrative and teaching experience; CODA program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Launch, oversee and align the new Dental Hygiene program with institutional standards.
• Lead CODA accreditation efforts, including self-study and site visits.
• Schedule advisory boards and represent PMI at professional meetings.
• Recruit, train and evaluate faculty; coordinate teaching assignments.
• Design and maintaining a high-quality curriculum with up-to-date textbooks.
• Deliver didactic and lab instruction; ensure clinical education is current.
• Monitor student success and implement support plans to reach targets.
• Manage admissions criteria and department budgets.

Education

Master’s degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the USDE

CODA Program Graduate

Three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist

Current, active license to work as a Dental Hygienist in Texas

Educational background in instructional methodologies

Administrative and instructional experience (CODA‑accredited program preferred)

Job description

Our San Antonio campus is expanding and launching a new Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program! Pima Medical Institute has a proven track record with many successful Dental Hygiene programs across the United States.

We are looking for a visionary leader to establish our new program, continue our legacy of excellence in teaching and clinical training, and prepare the next generation of Dental Hygienists for impactful careers in oral health.