Dental Hygiene Clinic Director

Harcum College, a progressive, independent, associate degree granting college in Bryn Mawr, PA, has an immediate opening for a Dental Hygiene Clinic Director

POSITION SUMMARY: Dental Hygiene Clinic Director (Full-Time 12 month faculty

position). The Clinic Director provides leadership and oversight of the operations, staffing and

supplies of the dental clinic.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities are described in order of anticipated time investment. These

responsibilities may be delegated in and/or addressed in conjunction with other members of the

team, with the agreement of the Program Director.

• Clinical Facility Operation
• Supervision of clinical facility operation
• Ongoing assessment and reporting on the needs of the facility (instructors, staff,

supplies, equipment, etc.)

• Coordinate maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and tools in

conjuncture with the Program Director, staff and if appropriate with the office of

College Advancement

• Prepare and communicate the Clinic schedule and materials
• Maintain and update the Clinical policies, manual and procedures
• Liaison with Extended Clinical Rotation Facilities
• Prepare affiliation contracts
• Meet with site coordinators, as necessary
• Work closely with Clinic Coordinators to ensure all stated policies and procedures

are implemented at all sites

• Licensing Examinations
• Clinical liaison with Organizations administering Licensure Examinations
• Assist students in preparation for clinical licensing examinations
• Assist in the administration of clinical licensure examination

Clinical Faculty Coordination

• Orient and mentor new clinical dental hygiene faculty.
• Plan faculty clinical development and calibration sessions in conjunction with

first year and second year clinic coordinators and Program Director.

• Provides guidance and leadership for the following positions:
• Radiation Coordinator
• First Year Coordinator
• Second Year Coordinator.
• The Dental Facilities Coordinator reports to the dental programs Program

Directors and works closely with the Clinical Manager.

• Program Support
• Accreditation: Participate in drafting of accreditation reports and review of

programmatic compliance with current accreditation requirements.

• Budget: Contribute clinic information that pertains to budget planning Clinical
• Orientation: Create and provide an onboarding and orientation program for new

adjuncts and faculty. Mentoring of new clinical faculty. Conduct an assessment

of the program to provide feedback on recommended changes.

• Collect all data for formulation of clinical schedule; dates, number of students,

rotations

• Preparation of clinic schedule parameters and development of student rotation

schedule

• Communicate with rotation supervisors throughout semester
• Student Activities / Professional Liaison
• Liaison with Dental Hygiene Professional Organizations
• Work with various student organizations (SADHA, Sigma Phi Alpha, etc.)
• Oversee events
• Teaching Responsibilities
• Teaching responsibilities are limited and will be determined on the basis of time

available after key responsibilities are addressed.

Qualifications/Skills:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dental Hygiene license in Pennsylvania (active)
• Professional Dental Hygienist experience
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
• Educator experience preferred

ABOUT HARCUM COLLEGE

Harcum College is a private independent, coeducational, fully accredited, residential college. The College offers associate degrees in allied health sciences, business and professional studies, and social sciences, as well as certificates and a variety of continuing studies programs.

Founded in 1915, it was the first college in Pennsylvania chartered to offer the associate degree. Today Harcum has career- informed degree programs on its Bryn Mawr Campus, located about 20 minutes west of Philadelphia, programs online and at Partnership Sites throughout the region, serving approximately 1,000 students.

Harcum provides quality instruction from faculty, close student-faculty collaboration, small class sizes, and individualized support services all design for student success.

COMPENSATION

Harcum College offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverages, retirement programs, and tuition support. The salary will be commensurate with experience.

Harcum College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.