Director, Dental Hygiene Education and Clinic

Overview

Director, Dental Hygiene Education and Clinic

Position Title:

Director, Dental Hygiene Education and Clinic

Type:
Full Time

Department:
Allied Health – Kellogg Community College

Schedule:

Regular, full-time administrative position. Typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with evening and weekend hours as needed. Regular on-campus presence is expected for all KCC employees. Flexible/hybrid work schedules may be reviewed and changed based on College needs.

Reporting to the Dean of Health Sciences, this full-time position is responsible for:

• Leading the activities of the Dental Hygiene Department
• Representing the College with employers and community partners
• Developing and delivering courses and programs that meet workforce needs

Please note that this position does not serve as the supervising dentist for the on-campus clinic. This position may teach up to 35% of their workload, in alignment with departmental needs and professional expertise.

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Dental Hygiene Department, including administration, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Develop, deliver, and assess programs and courses to meet community and workforce needs.
• Oversee curriculum development, faculty support, and program outcomes in collaboration with the curriculum committee.
• Monitor course and program outcomes against quality measures and student and employer expectations; implement continuous quality improvement processes.
• Coordinate accreditation and state approvals (CODA, state boards) and prepare required self-studies and reports; plan and facilitate site visits.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts for dental hygiene students; develop policies to support student success and enrollment growth.
• Manage the department’s resources, including budget and staffing; recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Oversee the on-campus patient dental clinic operations, including front desk efficiency, clinic equipment maintenance, and patient/stu dent safety and quality of care.
• Engage with community partners and external committees to advance dental hygiene education and opportunities.
• Provide instruction in dental hygiene courses as needed, including didactic, lab, or simulation-based content; supervise clinical instruction in the on-campus clinic and coordinate with licensed dentists as required.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Accredited Dental Hygienist or licensed dentist with educational experience. Two (2) years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist is preferred but not required.
• Registered Dental Hygienist and Dental Hygiene Licensure preferred.

Proposed Salary:
According to Kellogg Community College pay administrative compensation guidelines, the 2025–2026 annual salary range for a Director 1 position is $74,683 to $93,355 to start.

To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, March 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time.

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