Dental Hygiene; Faculty Chair

Position: Dental Hygiene (Faculty Chair 40)

Dental Hygiene (Faculty Chair 40)

Job : 322247
Location: Rio Salado Community College
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

$51,774 - $99,672 / annually DOE

Grade

001

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours

Work Calendar

9 Months

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Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Serves as full time Faculty Chair providing leadership over the Dental Hygiene program at Rio Salado College, overseeing Dental Hygiene, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, and noncredit courses. The Faculty Chair of Dental Hygiene will join a small, collaborative, and innovative Faculty Chair cohort who manage their programs, projects, initiatives, and services while supervising a large contingent of adjunct faculty. Residential Faculty members also serve on Rio Salado's Faculty Senate and actively participate in multiple college, district, and even state-level committees.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Responsibilities will involve extended contract for summer work.

Essential Functions

30% - Provides academic leadership for Dental programs, including recruitment, training, evaluation and mentoring of adjunct faculty; assessing and planning; inputs into budget preparation and fiscal administration for program facilities
20% - Instructs and evaluates a diverse group of students; oversees clinical site, curriculum development, including the development of course syllabi, competencies, outlines, and materials for a variety of dental education courses, including integrating technology in classroom and clinical learning environments
15% - Leads and maintains specialized program accreditation standards. Serves on collaborative work teams with faculty, staff and administration
15% - Responds to requests/issues from instructors and students in online, hybrid, and in-person classes. Manages the review and evaluation of departmental curriculum, assessments, partnerships, and programs
10% - Demonstrates dental skills and procedures; develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter to remain current with new trends and developments in the fields of dental hygiene
10% - Oversees 21-chairs in the dental clinic and 10-chair satellite clinic

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught OR
• Three…