Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Dental Hygiene

$75,494 - $75,494/Yr

Mohawk Valley Community College - Utica, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Utica, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Dental Hygiene at Mohawk Valley Community College is responsible for providing strategic vision and operational leadership for the School of Health Sciences. This role involves assisting the Dean in developing and implementing the School's Strategic Plan, ensuring academic integrity, and fostering an inclusive environment that supports innovation and change. The position also includes direct involvement in curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and student support initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Directs and implements strategies to attract and retain students, including outreach, advising, and support initiatives.
• Provides effective leadership and direction in curriculum design, development, evaluation/assessment, and revision to maintain program relevance and rigor.
• Directs, oversees, and schedules the delivery of dental hygiene programs and other health science programs.
• Recruits, trains, and evaluates full and part-time dental hygiene faculty and staff ensuring high-quality instruction and adherence to professional standards.
• Instructs twelve (12) contact hours per annum in the field of dental hygiene and/or other health sciences, supporting student learning and program outcomes.
• Develops program learning objectives and assessment tools for the dental hygiene program ensuring compliance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and leading periodic accreditation reviews.
• Manages the budget, expenditures, and financial records for the dental hygiene and other health programs in collaboration with the Dean of the School of Health Sciences.
• Certifies students for graduation in collaboration with Dean of the School of Health Sciences, ensuring students meet all academic and clinical requirements.
• Develops required elements of program syllabi, course calendars, learning management system updates/documentation, exam development and analysis, exam scheduling, evaluation tools, etc. in collaboration with faculty teaching.
• Provides course schedule recommendations to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences.
• Collaborates with the Dean of the School of Health Sciences to address program staffing needs.
• Plans and participates in individual program graduation ceremonies and other student-centered events in collaboration with college staff.
• Regularly updates and revises the program's student handbook and policy/procedures manuals, ensuring clear and current guidelines.
• Schedules and attends Advisory Board Meetings, per accreditation requirements.
• Prior to students entering clinical rotations, verifies that all documentation, health requirements and orientation are complete.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Dean for the School of Health Sciences, Assistant Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs, and Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in dental hygiene, dentistry, or a related health science field.
• Graduation from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Demonstrated expertise in dental hygiene or dentistry, with experience in clinical practice and prior roles in educational settings.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Skilled in interacting with diverse stakeholders and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Dedicated to the philosophy of community colleges and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven experience in program administration, including curriculum management, accreditation processes, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and assessment software.
• Experience with data collection and reporting for accreditation and program assessment purposes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $75,494 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the college.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and equity.