Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Dental Hygiene
Company:
Mohawk Valley Community College
Job Location:
Utica, 13501
Category:
Health Sciences Deans
Type:
Full-Time
Salary: $75,494
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 full-time Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Dental Hygiene in the School of Health Sciences. This position assists the Dean of the School of Health Sciences in setting the standard for intellectual engagement, academic integrity, and accomplishment by providing strategic vision for and operational leadership of the School of Health Sciences. Additionally, this position assists the Dean in providing strategic, innovative, and visionary leadership in development of the School's Strategic Plan in support of the College's Strategic Plan; providing inclusive and collegial leadership supporting innovation and change in support of the College's Strategic Plan; and evaluating and responding to the needs of faculty, staff, and students.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Required Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants will be required to provide a 500-word philosophy statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Review Start Date: 12/2/2024
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.
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 full-time Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Dental Hygiene in the School of Health Sciences. This position assists the Dean of the School of Health Sciences in setting the standard for intellectual engagement, academic integrity, and accomplishment by providing strategic vision for and operational leadership of the School of Health Sciences. Additionally, this position assists the Dean in providing strategic, innovative, and visionary leadership in development of the School's Strategic Plan in support of the College's Strategic Plan; providing inclusive and collegial leadership supporting innovation and change in support of the College's Strategic Plan; and evaluating and responding to the needs of faculty, staff, and students.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- 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
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants will be required to provide a 500-word philosophy statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Review Start Date: 12/2/2024
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.
