Program DirectorInstructor Dental Hygiene Program

Racine, WI - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 81225 - 90250

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY

The Instructor/Program Director for the Dental Hygiene program is responsible for teaching courses at all levels within the Dental Hygiene program. This position involves providing guidance to students on academic matters curriculum development classroom and laboratory management program accreditation and other related duties. The Instructor is expected to maintain a high standard of teaching contribute to program development and actively engage with students and industry partners.

This position reports to the Dean School of Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development and Program Accreditation:

Obtain and maintain Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Develop update revise and maintain program curriculum and instructional materials
Ensure curriculum remains relevant of high quality and meets accreditation requirements

Teaching and Instruction:

Plan prepare and deliver engaging instruction
Teach in diverse settings (classrooms laboratories clinical sites outdoor locations and online platforms)
Foster a clean organized and safe learning environment
Accommodate day and evening classes

Recruitment Retention and Job Placement:

Recruit students and foster their persistence through program completion and job placement.
Represent the College and program at events engaging and networking with prospective employers.

Budget Management:

Contribute to program budgeting including managing program-specific funds.
Recommend equipment purchases software upgrades and inventory maintenance.

Assessment and Documentation:

Assess document and enhance student learning by evaluating attainment of learning outcomes and maintaining related records.

Advisory Committee Involvement:

Assist with recruiting and retaining advisory committee members.
Collaborate with advisory committees to develop validate and update program content and outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain positive professional and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners including co-workers employers area high schools and professional organizations.
Actively participate in program planning department/division planning professional development opportunities and regional/state/national meetings and activities.
Stay current with professional/technical knowledge and skills in the field and instructional technology/delivery methods.
Regularly review and optimize processes to eliminate redundancy and enhance overall efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE POSITION

Required

Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited Dental Hygiene program or a CODA-accredited DDS/DMD program.
Must hold a Masters degree or higher.
Background experience in education and professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals.
Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level is preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

DIVISION/LOCATION: School of Health/ Racine
COMP GRADE: K
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Engage in district-wide travel to support students and foster collaboration with Gateway faculty and staff.
Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background
Flexibility is needed to accommodate day evening and weekend student & business needs

Guide

Not Applicable	Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally	Occupation required this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
Frequently	Occupation required this activity from 33% - 66%% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
Continuously	Occupation required this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Physical Demands	Frequency	Lift/Carry	Frequency
Sitting	Continuously	0 - 10 lbs	Occasionally
Standing	Occasionally	11 - 20 lbs	Occasionally
Walking	Not Applicable	21 - 50 lbs	Not Applicable
Reaching Overhead	Not Applicable	51 - 100 lbs	Not Applicable
Reaching at or Below Shoulder Level	Not Applicable	Over 100 lbs	Not Applicable
Keyboarding	Continuously
Stooping	Not Applicable	Push / Pull	Yes / No
Crouching	Not Applicable	12 lbs or less	Occasionally
Kneeling	Not Applicable	13 - 25 lbs	Not Applicable
Crawling	Not Applicable	26 - 40 lbs	Not Applicable
Climbing Ramps or Stairs	Not Applicable	41 - 100 lbs	Not Applicable
Climbing Ladders Ropes or Scaffolding	Not Applicable	Over 100 lbs	Not Applicable
Driving	Not Applicable
Traveling - overnight stay(s)	Occasionally	Hearing Requirement	Yes / No
Communicating Verbally	Frequently	One-on-one (in person)	Yes
Far Visual Acuity: clarity to see 20 or more	Not Applicable	Group or conference (in person)	Yes
Near Visual Acuity: clarity to see 20 or less	Continuously	Telephone	Yes
		Other Sounds	Yes

Working Conditions	Frequency	Noise Intensity Level	Frequency
Humidity: non-weather related	Not Applicable	Quiet	Occasionally
Extreme Cold: non-weather related	Not Applicable	Moderate	Frequently
Extreme Hot: non-weather related	Not Applicable	Loud	Occasionally
Working Outdoors	Not Applicable	Very Loud	Not Applicable
Wetness: contact with water or other liquids	Not Applicable

Working Conditions	Frequency	Working Conditions	Frequency
Working in Close Proximity to Others	Occasionally	Working interruptions	Frequently
Open Work Space	Continuously	Stressful situations	Occasionally
Working in a confined space	Continuously	Exposure to offensive odors	Not Applicable
Exposure to a computer screen	Continuously	Required uniform supplied by department	Not Applicable

Gateway will not discriminate against any employee applicant for employment student or applicant for admission based on race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation creed religion political affiliation marital status parental status pregnancy disability age membership in any reserve component of the armed forces union affiliation arrest and conviction record or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law.

Gateway Technical College is anEqual Opportunity/Access Educator/Employeroperating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights ator . Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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SUMMARYThe Instructor/Program Director for the Dental Hygiene program is responsible for teaching courses at all levels within the Dental Hygiene program. This position involves providing guidance to students on academic matters curriculum development classroom and laboratory management program accr...