Dental Hygiene Program Director

Dental Hygiene Program Director

Keiser University is seeking a Dental Hygiene Program Director (PD) to oversee and manage the operations of the Dental Hygiene program.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Work with faculty, Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness.
• Create and maintain core curriculum consistent across the Keiser system.
• Identify trends within the profession to include best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision/update.
• Collaborate proactively with the Associate Vice Chancellor of Programmatic Accreditation to ensure strategic alignment on all CODA‑related activities, including standards interpretation, report preparation, and submission timelines.
• Serve as the primary contact with CODA, preparing self‑studies, progress reports, and site‑visit materials; maintaining evidence repositories and timelines in accordance with CODA's EOPP.
• Participate in University budget planning regarding the Dental Hygiene program, maintain operational equipment, resources, instructional/training tools and faculty professional development.
• Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests.
• Maintain a current master plan of education and programmatic self‑assessment processes.
• Ensure student achievement of patient care competencies and integration of ethics/professionalism, critical thinking, and community health standards.
• Lead program assessment and data dashboards (enrollment, retention, completion, licensure, placement, patient care productivity); use results for continuous improvement.
• Prepare annual program reports, budgets, and resource requests.
• Conduct reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments.
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and methods for improvement.
• Attend monthly University faculty meetings, facilitate bi‑annual Advisory Board meetings.
• Evaluate and ensure clinical education effectiveness and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Infection Control, Radiation Safety, emergency preparedness, and life support certification requirements.
• Work with campus librarian to maintain current books, periodicals, and electronic resources relevant to the professional discipline.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
• Create inclusive processes that engage faculty in curriculum enhancement and development.
• Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance.
• Assess student academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and remediation plans.
• Oversee maintenance and compliance of the Dental Hygiene clinic, laboratory, and classroom equipment.
• Prepare for and actively participate in the annual faculty Convocation to ensure programs are up to date.
• Work one‑on‑one with students, assessing them and providing development feedback.
• Meet with local advisory boards to ensure programs meet community/employer needs.

Education, experience and training requirements:

• Licensed Dental Hygienist (or state eligible) and graduate of a CODA‑accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• Unrestricted Florida Dental Hygiene license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Radiography qualifications per state law/regulation.
• Active membership/engagement in ADHA or discipline‑relevant organizations encouraged.
• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum of three years of full‑time experience in dental hygiene practice, education, or administration.
• Documented evidence of knowledge and skills in educational methodology, curriculum development, and evaluation.

Seniority level
:
Director

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Higher Education

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