Program Director​/Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Program Director/Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Initial Review Date: 03/23/26*

* Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Program Director/Instructor, Dental Hygiene, Foothill College.

The College reserves the right to hire one or more applicants from this applicant pool.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Foothill College Mission Statement:

Embracing inclusivity and building strong communities, Foothill College serves diverse learners and equips its students with critical thinking skills to address complex societal challenges, to thrive in the global workforce, and to engage in a life of inquiry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Under the direction of the Dean of Health Sciences and Horticulture, the bachelor's degree Dental Hygiene Program Director and Instructor provide academic leadership, administrative oversight and instruction for both the Entry Level and AS to BS degree completion tracks. This position is responsible for ensuring program quality and compliance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC), and institutional policies.

The Program Director and Instructor lead curriculum development, faculty recruitment, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement while supporting student success and community engagement.

The Program Director oversees program planning, evaluation, budgeting, accreditation reporting, and policy development. Responsibilities include supervising and evaluating full-time and part-time faculty and clinical instructors; coordinating student recruitment, admissions, advising, retention, and graduation; maintaining program records and handbooks; and serving as the primary liaison to accrediting bodies, advisory committees, professional organizations, and community partners. The Program Director ensures that the curriculum aligns with bachelor's degree-level outcomes, including leadership, research literacy, public health, and evidence-based practice.

The program director's primary responsibility is for the operation, supervision, evaluation, and revision of the program.

As an instructor, the Program Director teaches upper- and lower-division didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses within the Dental Hygiene curriculum. Instructional responsibilities include developing and assessing courses; integrating evidence-based practice, professional ethics, and interprofessional education; evaluating student learning and clinical competence; mentoring students in scholarly and capstone projects; and maintaining clinical competency while ensuring safe, ethical patient care in instructional clinics.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to participate in campus extra-curricular activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

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; attach a copy of RDH or DDS license.

Possess a master's or higher degree from a college or university accredited by…