Program Manager​/Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Get started on your future at CWI, and join us in empowering lives and our community.

If you’re energized by mentoring the next generation of dental hygienists, passionate about high‑quality patient care and clinical standards, and excited by the idea of leading a respected academic program — this is your opportunity to do all of that in one impactful position.

As the Dental Hygiene Program Manager at the College of Western Idaho, you won’t just teach — you’ll help guide the direction of the entire program. You’ll blend hands‑on instruction with leadership, overseeing curriculum, accreditation, faculty collaboration, and continuous program improvement. If you enjoy balancing big‑picture planning with day‑to‑day student interaction, you’ll feel right at home here.

At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem‑solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.

• Teach assigned Dental Hygiene courses using effective, engaging, and evidence‑based instructional methods.
• Design learning experiences that meet diverse student needs and promote skill development, critical thinking, and professional readiness.
• Assess student performance and provide timely, clear, and constructive feedback.
• Advise and mentor students to support retention, completion, and career success.

• Provide overall leadership for program planning, organization, administration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, curriculum updates, and resource allocation to support program effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records related to student progress, program outcomes, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure safe and effective classroom and laboratory environments in alignment with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.
• Lead accreditation processes, documentation, and continuous program evaluation.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Dental Hygiene profession and integrate industry standards into curriculum and instruction.
• Build and sustain relationships with professional organizations and community partners.

• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, curriculum development, and institutional initiatives.
• Engage in professional development activities to strengthen teaching effectiveness and program leadership.
• Support the mission, goals, and student success priorities of the College of Western Idaho.
• Uphold college policies, ethical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Master’s degree in dental Hygiene from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Current, unencumbered Idaho dental hygiene license or Dentist.
• Certification in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Minimum of two years full‑time teaching experience at the post‑secondary level. Experience must include teaching, curriculum development, and administrative duties.
• Administrative and organizational experience including program planning and implementation, personnel and budget management, program evaluation, and experience with professional accreditations.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Active participation in state and national professional organizations.

All candidates must reside within Idaho by their start date. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• For information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.
  
  OGI.Idaho.gov
• Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
• Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application! Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.