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Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts

Dental Hygiene Program Director

Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts, Modesto, California, United States, 95351


Job Type:

Management, TeachingDate Posted:

Mar 15, 2024Location:

Modesto, CA College Campus LocationStart Date:

TBDDuration:

TBDGurnick Academy is a leading Bay Area private healthcare college

offering an extensive variety of nursing and allied healthcare programs.Gurnick Academy

is currently seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director, Full-time for the Modesto, CA Campus. This is a ground position at our Modesto Campus.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe primary function of the Dental Hygiene Program Director is to ensure the day-to-day delivery of the program at each participating campus meets all school policy guidelines and procedures. This includes the management and oversight of all instructors in their didactic, clinical, and laboratory roles, as well as student academic management to ensure acceptable pass rates and licensure exam outcomes meet school policy standards.Management also includes involvement to ensure satisfactory academic progress is maintained, the assignment of appropriate tutoring support, and that student marks, attendance, remediation documentation, and other reprimands are kept up to date. Instructor evaluation, educational in-service plans, evaluations (student and managerial), goal setting, and reprimands are also maintained.RequirementsPer ACOTE requirements for a Dental Hygiene Program Director:Possess a master’s or higher degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation.A minimum of 3 years of direct Dental Hygiene experience.Possess an active, current dental or dental hygiene license issued by the Dental Hygiene Board or the Dental Board of California (DBC), with no disciplinary actions.Documentation of two (2) years’ experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure registered programs.Documentation of a minimum of 2,000 hours in direct patient care as a registered dental hygienist, or working with a registered dental hygienist.Knowledge of the educational process at other institutions.Proficient in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising.Working knowledge or experience interfacing with clinical personnel (Director or Department Head levels).Salary Range, Full-Time: $100,000 – $110,000

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