Lead Dental Hygiene Program Director - Build a New Curriculum

Jobot

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 135,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Health & retirement benefits
PTO and holidays

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

Leadership
Faculty development
Curriculum alignment
Mentoring
Student outcomes assessment
Project management

Education

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

Tools

Dentrix
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Job description

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.

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