Dental Hygiene/Assisting - Program Director

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 11,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites. We are also one of nation’s highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

This position will help establish our brand new campus underway in Dallas, TX. The Dental Hygiene/Assisting Program Director must have earned a baccalaureate degree of higher. The Program Director must have had instruction in educational theory and methodology, e.g., curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement and evaluation.

The Program Director will provide instruction and implement the Dental Assisting program, educating students in the study of dental assisting in accordance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation curriculum standards and objectives. Provide oversight of quality and integrity of Dental Assistant program.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans.

• Demonstrate and assist students with lab procedures and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.

• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives and established curriculum.

• Review student success rates and implement plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.

• Maintain an 95% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.

• Maintain student grades and prepare final grades at the end of each sequence to update student records and transcripts.

• Evaluate student performance and achievements in curriculum and activities.

• Make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.

• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and dental offices.

• Assist and advise students with Dental Assistant program curriculum.

• Monitor student academic progress.

• May assist and coordinate externships for Dental Assistant students.

Requirements

This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below:

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program and five years of occupational experience as a Dental Assistant.

• Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed dentistry.

• Possess current knowledge and experience in dental assisting.

• Aware of state requirements governing dental assisting programs.

• Possess CDA -Certified Dental Assistant credential offered by the Dental Assisting National Board.

• Current licenses, certifications, or other designations as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Assistant field.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

• Current CPR Certification.

• Verbal and written communications skills