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Dental Hygienist - Program Director (RDH)

Pima Medical Institute • Full-time • HOUSTON, Texas, United States • 16h ago

Dental Hygienist - Program Director (Full-Time)

Location: Houston Campus | On-Site

Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt

Department: Dental Hygiene Program

Compensation: $100,000 – $107,290 per year depending on experience

Position Summary

Our Houston campus has expanded and launched a new Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program!

Pima Medical Institute has a proven track record with many successful Dental Hygiene programs across the United States. We are looking for a visionary leader to lead our new program, continue our legacy of excellence in teaching and clinical training, and prepare the next generation of Dental Hygienists for impactful careers in oral health.

This role combines strategic leadership, curriculum design, accreditation oversight, and hands-on instruction. If you are a dedicated professional ready to grow a premier program from the ground up, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Accreditation:

Launch & Oversight: Architect, establish, and implement department goals for the new Dental Hygiene program in alignment with institutional standards.
CODA Accreditation: Prepare self-study documentation, lead accreditation site visits, and ensure all didactic and clinical instruction continuously reflects CODA competencies.
Advisory & Community: Schedule and chair faculty and advisory board meetings; represent Pima Medical Institute at local, state, and professional dental meetings.

Faculty Management & Development:

Team Building: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate program faculty in conjunction with the Faculty Coordinator, preparing teaching assignments and scheduling coverage.
Professional Growth: Coordinate and arrange educational workshops and in-service training sessions for both didactic and clinical faculty.

Curriculum & Instructional Excellence:

Curriculum Design: Develop and maintain a functional, high-quality curriculum according to approved educational standards; evaluate course content and select textbooks.
Teaching Duties: Perform the functions of a Dental Hygiene Instructor, preparing lesson plans and delivering engaging didactic and lab instruction.
Clinical Collaboration: Coordinate with the Clinical Director to ensure clinical education is practical, comprehensive, and reflective of modern dental practices.

Student Success & Academic Administration:

Retention Leadership: Review student success rates by class and implement proactive support plans to maintain a target 80% student success rate.
Student Mentorship: Meet with students to advise, tutor, and encourage them throughout their academic journey, referring students to Student Services when additional support is needed.
Record Integrity: Evaluate student performance against course objectives, maintain accurate grades per policy, and prepare final semester grades for transcripts.

Fiscal & Operational Oversight:

Admissions & Budget: Participate in establishing student admissions criteria and procedures. Monitor department budgets and expenditures to ensure a sustainable and high-performing program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the USDE.
CODA Program Graduate: Graduate of a Dental Hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a Dental Hygienist.
Licensure: Current, active license or credential required by state and federal laws to work as a Dental Hygienist in the state of Texas.
Educational Background: Documented background in educational methodology, instructional strategies, and current knowledge of specific subjects taught.
Experience: Demonstrated administrative and instructional experience; prior teaching experience in a CODA-accredited program is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills: Strong verbal/written communication skills and functional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

Hiring Range: $100,000 – $107,290 per year depending on experience
Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a direct stakeholder in our employee-owned company.
Health & Wellness: Medical (PPO & HDHP options), Dental, and Vision coverage for overall well-being.
Retirement & Financial: 401(k) Plan with match, HSA/FSA options, and company-paid Basic Life Insurance.
Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and Health & Wellness incentive programs.

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