Division Chair of Dental/Department Chair of Dental Hygiene

Division Chair of Dental/Department Chair of Dental Hygiene

Employer

Fayetteville Technical Community College
2201 Hull Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-678-8400

Salary/Grade

Collage Faculty Scale

Benefits

State Benefits

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Closes: Monday, June 10, 2024

Target Start Date

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Expected Work Hours

Meet department needs

Employment Type

Full-time (12 month contract)

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed Dental Hygienist who is a graduate of a program accredited by CODA.
 

Minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited university.
 

Administrative experience, instructional experience, and professional experience in clinical practice as a dental hygienist.

     

    Preferred Qualifications

    Doctoral degree from an accredited university.

    Professional development and/or education in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.
     

    Teaching experience at a community college or four-year university.
     

    Knowledge of accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in clinical education.

    Position Description

    Essential Duties—Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
     

     

    • Evaluate curriculum programs regularly to ensure compliance with NCCCS curriculum standards and with College policies and procedures.

     

    • Maintain Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) by ensuring the programs meet CODA standards.
       
    • Ensure currency, appropriateness, and effectiveness of curriculum programs in meeting the needs of employers in Cumberland County.

     

    • Coordinate the revision of instructional materials and curriculum programs to maintain up-to-date, state-of-the art training programs.

     

    • Recruit and recommend personnel staffing within the division to the appropriate Academic Dean.

     

    • Offer guidance and support to the Dental Assisting Department Chair to ensure the effective management of the program.

     

    • Make recommendations for equipment and supplies for the division.

     

    • Be responsible for security and inventory of division supplies and equipment.

     

    • Maintain quality of instruction in division.

     

    • File with the Curriculum Data Management Technician outlines of all courses offered by the division.

     

    • Arrange and preside at meetings of the division.

     

    • Carry out instructional responsibilities as explained in the job description for instructional faculty.

     

    • Develop a proposed division budget to be submitted to the appropriate Academic Dean. The budget will include part-time salaries, supplies, equipment, travel, and other costs.

     

    • Submit to the Academic Dean a list of courses to be offered each term for publication in the Master Schedule.

     

    • Participate in the marketing of assigned curricula, provide input on marketing materials and literature for distribution to potential students.

     

    • Make presentations to schools, organizations, and contacts.

     

    • Schedule and facilitate annual Advisory Committee meetings.

     

    • Coordinate the selection of textbooks, supplies, and related materials for courses in the division and furnish such information to the appropriate offices.

     

    • Coordinate the annual review and updating of all course outlines and syllabi in the curriculum programs and/or instructional areas.

     

    • Coordinate the distance education offerings in the curriculum programs and/or instructional areas.

     

    • Where appropriate, coordinate with Student Services to support student activities related to the curriculum to include student clubs and other student activities.

     

    • Coordinate the assignment of faculty advisors through the Academic Dean.

     

    • Perform annual evaluations of Department Chairs, Curriculum Program Coordinators, faculty members, and lab technicians. Submit evaluations to the appropriate Academic Dean.

     

    • Submit a Personal and Professional Development Plan to the appropriate Academic Dean annually.

     

    • Coordinate the timely and accurate submission of Program Review and follow up as necessary.

     

    • Review performance data for programs and/or instructional areas and present findings to the Academic Dean; develop recommendations for improving performance and monitor implementation of approved improvement strategies.

     

    • Perform other duties as assigned for special programs or projects as a part of the administrative responsibilities for teaching faculty.

    Job Post Contact

    Gail Davis
    910-678-8378