Dental Therapy Program Director

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Department: College of Allied Health
Reports To: Associate Dean, College of Allied Health
Travel: 2 days/month
LOCATION: Green Bay
STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other hours, as necessary.
SALARY: $140,586-$144,934 per year
*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides leadership, administration, accreditation oversight, curriculum management, faculty supervision, clinical coordination, and strategic direction for the Dental Therapy Program. Ensures compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards, Wisconsin regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and workforce needs while supporting high-quality instruction, clinical experiences, and patient care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Curriculum Development, Evaluation & Revision
Lead curriculum development and maintenance that meet accreditation standards and reflect current trends in Dental Therapy
Evaluate and revise curriculum through data, feedback, industry standards, and changing healthcare needs
Develop and maintain an assessment plan and participate in program review
Coordinate and instruct clinical and program-related courses
Ensure program accreditation standards and guidelines are met in accordance with CODA requirements and Wisconsin regulatory requirements
Facilitate accreditation processes, including self-study documentation and annual program surveys/reports
Coordinate, evaluate, and participate in determining admission criteria and procedures, as well as student promotion and retention criteria
Faculty Recruitment, Assignments & Supervision
Provide direction for the Dental Therapy Program
Manage team meetings and activities
Participate in faculty recruitment, assignments, and supervision
Coordinate and manage part-time faculty schedules and training
Serve as liaison between faculty/staff and division administration
Provide input into faculty evaluation
Collaborate with the Dental Hygiene, Dental Assistant, and EFDA programs, including occasional supervision of dental hygiene clinic patient treatment
Initiation of Program or Department In-Service & Faculty Development
Participate in program or department in-service and faculty development activities based on industry standards
Coordinate advisory committee meetings, including agenda development and facilitation, and support ongoing alignment of the program with workforce and industry needs
Assessing, Planning, & Operating Program Facilities
Develop and maintain clinical partnerships
Ensure adequate patient experiences and achievement of clinical competencies
Provide clinical oversight and supervision of Dental clinic operations, ensuring clinical quality and patient care standards
Provide input into budget preparation and fiscal administration in collaboration with the Associate Dean
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Experience
2-3 years related experience
Certificate/License
Current Wisconsin license as a Dentist
Current CPR certification (2-year renewal)
Annual Bloodborne Pathogens training
Computer Skills
Ability to use digital dental software for scheduling, patient charting, and digital imaging
**An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
Other Requirements
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends during peak seasons
· Bloodborne Pathogen Training
Employment is conditional upon completion of a Caregiver Background Check with results acceptable to the clinics and community service settings accessed in the curriculum
Preferred Qualifications
Dentrix experience
Competency Statement(s)
Our college values and competencies shape how we work and support students every day. All employees are expected to demonstrate our core competencies. Learn more here.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below represent the general requirements necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Workstation Activities: Ability to work at a computer, facilitate and/or demonstrate instructional activities, and attend meetings for extended periods.
Mobility: Ability to navigate throughout campus locations, classrooms, offices, meeting spaces, and events as needed.
Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate office equipment, instructional technology, tools, or controls required for the position.
Communication: Ability to effectively access, interpret, and exchange information with students, employees, and community members.
Light Material Handling: Ability to transport or move instructional materials, supplies, or equipment required for the position, with or without assistance or adaptive equipment, if applicable.
Other Physical Requirements
Frequently stands, walks, and sits. Occasionally performs handling/fingering, reaches outward or above shoulder, squats/kneels, and bends. Frequently lifts/carries up to 10 lbs.; occasionally lifts/carries 11-50 lbs. and pushes/pulls up to 40 lbs.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.
NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at 920-498-6823 or nondiscrimination@nwtc.edu​.