Assistant Professor​/Program Director - Dental Hygiene

Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Professor/Program Director of Dental Hygiene who is ready to lead, teach, and shape a high-quality, CODA-accredited program that prepares students for licensure and meaningful careers in dental hygiene. This role blends academic leadership with hands-on teaching and clinical oversight, offering the opportunity to guide both the direction of the program and the success of its students.

As Program Director, you will provide vision and accountability for program quality, accreditation compliance, curriculum alignment, and workforce relevance, while serving as the primary connection between the college, accrediting bodies, advisory committees, students, and community and clinical partners.

You will oversee the on-campus dental hygiene clinic and associated laboratories, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant learning environments, and coordinate clinical education experiences that meet accreditation and regulatory standards. The role includes managing curriculum review, student learning outcomes, licensure results, advisory committee engagement, budgeting support, faculty coordination, and accreditation reporting, including preparation for self-studies and site visits. Teaching responsibilities are assigned in balance with administrative leadership and may include classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction, using a range of instructional methods and technologies.

We are looking for a collaborative leader with a strong understanding of dental hygiene education, accreditation expectations, and clinical practice. Successful candidates bring excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills; the ability to build effective relationships; a commitment to student-centered teaching and advising; and a passion for continuous improvement, community engagement, and the mission of a comprehensive community college.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field.

• Minimum of three years of full-time equivalent clinical experience as a licensed dental hygienist.

• Minimum of two years of full-time equivalent teaching experience in a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program or comparable accredited allied health educational setting.

• Graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Required License and/or Certifications
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• Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the State of Idaho, or eligibility for licensure with the ability to obtain licensure prior to start date.

• CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA) within 90 days of hire.

• Eligible to receive an Idaho post-secondary Career Technical Education (CTE) certificate.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Note
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North Idaho College does not have a vaccine requirement. However, many of our nursing and health professions are subject to federal or local hospital vaccine requirements.

Starting pay range: $84,494 - $103,334

Work Site Location
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Coeur d Alene Campus

Work Schedule
This tenure track position is 117.5% FTE (Typically Aug-June with pay/benefits spread over 12 months)

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position.

Application materials include: resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts

Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!