Dental Hygiene Program Director
- Location
- CMU Tech, Grand Junction, CO
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Announcment of Position Vacancy
FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)
Compensation
$75,000-$80,000
Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Colorado Mesa University Core Values
- Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
- Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
- Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
- Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
- Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
- Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
- Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals
Section Ii – the Seat
At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats.
The Director of the Dental Hygiene Program is responsible for the academic and operational aspects of the dental hygiene program. Responsibilities include ensuring that the instruction is in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines, maintaining required program standards for the dental hygiene program and applicable state regulations as applied to the dental hygiene education industry in Colorado. In addition, this individual provides technical medical input regarding curriculum, content, and procedures. This seat supervises and trains faculty, including clinical adjunct faculty.
Overview and Role Scope of Team And/or Tasks
- Ensure the program meets accreditation standards and is compliant with the Committee on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements.
- Teach course load as needed and assigned
- Lead faculty in developing and maintaining the curriculum to ensure it is current and relevant
- Monitor student success rates, evaluate student performance, and address student needs
- Serve as a liaison with institution administration and perform administrative functions
- Maintain a minimum of 5 office hours per week for student support and advising
- Approve and evaluate student admissions criteria and procedures
- Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages instructor and student communication
- Facilitate Program Reviews on scheduled cadence
- Define and manage budget
Roles
- Lead, Manage, Accountability (LMA)
- Program oversight and compliance
- Student Success
- Faculty development
- Curriculum maintenance
- undefined
- ACCOUNTABILITY TO RESULTS
- Quarterly Rocks – 80% Completion Rate
- Student Assessments – 80% Rating
- Student Competency Verification – 100%
- Program Outcomes Achievement – 80%
- CORE PROCESSES
Owned
- Program Review
- Student Advising
- Student Clinicals
Contributor
- Program Budget
- Staff and Faculty Evaluations
- Student Success Reporting
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
- The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the individual in this position will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. The individual typically performs the duties of the job in an open office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times, with several disruptions throughout the day.
How to Apply
Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
How to Apply
- Cover letter
- Resume
Additional information
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
Section I - Our Values Cultivate Our Vision and Culture
At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea.
From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement.
Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.
Section Iii – Our Desires for Right Fit
For the success of our mission and our teams, we desire to have individuals who are a “Right Fit” in our seats. We define “Right Fit” as those who embrace our culture, demonstrate our values, understand the seat and what is required. We seek individuals who want this seat, desire to be a part of a bigger vision and have the capacity to be a successful member of our CMU team.
Essential Experience for Right Fit
- Dental hygienist or a dentist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygienist:
- Current Dental Hygiene license
- Successful completion of the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
- Successful completion of a Colorado regional or state clinical board examination
- Master’s degree from an accredited university
- Dentist:
- Current Dental License
- Successful completion of the written National Board Dental Examination
- Occupational Experience: 4000 occupational/industry hours within 5 years.
- Proof of Continuing Education in the courses that you will be teaching
- Background in education and the professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill the program goals
- Computer Skills: Ability to utilize PowerPoint, Learning Management System technology to maintain grades and content.
Language Skills
The language skills include
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general written materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
- Ability to write reports and prepare and conduct verbal and visual presentation of materials.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, public groups, and board of directors.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply accounting models and mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Strategic and analytical reasoning skills are necessary. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.
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