Dental Hygiene Program Developer (PT)
- Employer
- Mohawk Valley Community College
- Location
- Utica, New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 2, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Other Health & Medicine, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Curriculum & Instructional Development
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Dental Hygiene Program Developer (PT)
Salary: $43.08 per hour
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a part-time Dental Hygiene Program Developer in our School of Health Sciences. The Dental Hygiene Program Developer collaborates with and assists the Dean, Health Sciences in the duties required for the creation and approval of a Dental Hygiene AAS program. This role involves collaboration with faculty, administration, and external partners to create a program that aligns with current industry standards, regulatory requirements, and educational best practices.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Designs and develops a comprehensive Dental Hygiene curriculum in compliance with accreditation and state regulatory requirements. Navigates curriculum through the shared governance processes in collaboration with the Dean, Health Sciences;
- Conducts ongoing reviews and updates of course content, syllabi, and instructional materials to meet current industry standards;
- Provides support for accreditation processes, including gathering data, preparing reports, and ensuring program compliance with state and national regulations;
- Engages with activities required to secure funding for a dental clinic capital project in collaboration with College administration;
- Works with faculty, program administrators, industry professionals, and accrediting bodies to ensure program relevance and quality;
- Coordinates program accreditation processes with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA);
- Assists in coordinating and participating in advisory committee meetings with industry professionals to gather input for program improvements;
- Researches current trends in dental hygiene to ensure that program materials and course offerings reflect changes in technology and practice;
- Other duties related to this job description and as assigned by the Dean or Assistant Vice President.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Dental Hygiene or a related field
- Active licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the state of New York
- Two (2) years of clinical experience in dental hygiene
- Knowledge of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards
- Experience in curriculum development, program planning, or education in a healthcare field
- Strong understanding of state and national accreditation processes for dental hygiene programs
- Effective organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Experience teaching or working in a post-secondary education environment
- Familiarity with current educational technology and learning management systems (LMS)
Review Start Date: 10/10/2024
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
Company
The College
Mohawk Valley Community College, a member of the State University of New York system, was established in 1946 to help train and educate veterans returning from World War II and was New York State's first community college. In the years since, it has evolved to become the largest college between Syracuse and Albany and the region's primary provider of college education and non-credit training.
MVCC has campuses in Utica and Rome, N.Y. The college offers students two-year associate degrees and certificates to prepare its 6,500 full- and part-time students for technical and semi-professional careers in business, industry, social service, healthcare, and many other fields, and for further college study.
MVCC has community at its core and is a leader in the Mohawk Valley.
The Region
The Mohawk Valley is composed of Schenectady, Fulton, Montgomery, Herkimer, and Oneida counties, and boasts some of the best scenery in the nation, with near and distant mountains and hillsides and a stunning valley bisected by the Mohawk River.
The City of Utica has a population of about 60,000. Its cultural and recreational advantages are many. Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute maintains an excellent art gallery and museum, there are numerous public parks, 10 golf courses (one of which is municipally owned and operated) as well as city swimming pools, a zoo, public tennis courts, and picnic grounds.
Rome, a city of approximately 35,000, was the starting point for construction of the Erie Canal. Fort Stanwix was important in the American Revolution and is located in the heart of the city. Delta Lake State Park is nearby.
Utica and Rome are centrally located in New York State, and are served by the New York State Thruway, along with bus and train lines. Close to the Adirondacks, the area is rich in recreational activities including a variety of water sports, camping, hunting, skiing, and snowmobiling.
MVCC Philosophy
Mission Statement
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
Vision Statement
Transforming lives through learning.
Statement of Purpose
As a diverse institution with a global view, Mohawk Valley Community College provides opportunities for affordable education, with support from Oneida County and the State of New York, and offers career, transfer and transitional education, programs for personal and cultural enrichment, and supports community and economic development.
Values Statement
I believe in you, so that you can believe in yourself. I am MVCC.
Values
MVCC By the Numbers
- 18:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
- Awards more than 425 scholarships annually
- 18 Intercollegiate sports
- 24 team championships / 169 individual championships / 529 NJCAA All-Americans
- More than 50 student clubs of varying interests
- More than 75 lectures, concerts, movies, comedians, and events each semester
- 6,500 students
- 170+ transfer agreements
- 90+ degree options / 30+ certificate options
- Website
- https://www.mvcc.edu/
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