Clinical Manager

Dental Health Programs Clinical Manager - Fall 2026

The UMA Dental Health programs, located on the Bangor campus, is seeking a full-time Clinical Manager that provides leadership for the allied dental education operations primarily within the dental hygiene program by supervising and instructing students, assessing clinical competency, and supporting student progress. This role oversees clinic scheduling and external clinical rotations while collaborating closely with faculty and front office staff to ensure efficient operations and completion of clinical requirements.

The Clinical Manager also supports faculty onboarding and calibration, advises students, and ensures compliance with CODA standards, CDC guidelines, and OSHA requirements, contributing to accreditation efforts and continuous improvement of clinical programs. This is an 11-month position (with one month off in June or July). Anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2026.

Required:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in dental hygiene
• An active Maine RDH license in good standing or Maine Licensed Dentist in good standing
• 2000 hours of clinical experience (minimum 1 year)
• Computer literacy: MS Office Suites, Google Suites, Learning Management Systems, and electronic dental software systems (e.g. Eaglesoft, Fuse)
• Current CPR certification, or will complete within 3 months of hire

Preferred:

• CDA with Maine Radiographer license in good standing
• Maine EFDA License in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree or matriculated in a Master’s degree in health, education or related field
• Knowledge of the Adobe Acrobat Pro software

The hiring salary for this 11-month position is $50,000 and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

UMA offers a wide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employee and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
• A resume/curriculum vitae
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. One of the references must be a recent supervisor.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 3/09/26, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state.

With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non‑traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs are delivered on campus, online, and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally. Classes can be taught through the following modalities: in‑person, online, distance synchronous, hyflex, and hybrid/blended.