"Dental Hygiene Faculty Member / First Year Coordinator"

Dental Hygiene Faculty Member / First Year Coordinator

Company: Cape Cod Community College

Job Location: West Barnstable, 02668

Category: Dental Hygienists and Assistants

Type: Full-Time

Company Description:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Dental Hygiene Faculty Member and First-Year Coordinator will prepare, present, and evaluate lecture and clinic curriculum according to ADA accreditation requirements and College policies and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Develop and submit course outlines and semester schedules for assigned first year clinical and didactic courses by published deadlines.
2. Serve as First-Year Coordinator, ensuring implementation and compliance with approved curriculum and scheduling standards.
3. Participate in the organization and development of the Student Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA).
4. Prepare and distribute clinical rotation schedules for students, faculty, and assistants at least two weeks before each session; maintain updates as needed.
5. Supervise HIPAA compliance and manage post-exposure reporting and documentation per institutional policy.
6. Evaluate student performance using established calibration protocols for clinical, radiographic, and electronic health record competencies.
7. Provide academic advising to assigned students each semester and maintain advising documentation.
8. Attend and document all required program, department, and division meetings, chair weekly faculty meetings and submit minutes within two business days.
9. Plan and conduct at least one calibration session per semester for first-year clinical faculty; maintain attendance and session records.
10. Oversee daily clinic operations related to the first-year cohort, including maintenance logs, patient scheduling, emergency management, and patient concerns.
11. Contribute to curriculum review and quality assurance by submitting written recommendations and implementing approved revisions.
12. Prepare assigned sections of CODA self-study reports and provide supporting documentation by established deadlines.
13. Assist the supervising dentist with coordination of patient care and student communication during assigned sessions.
14. Develop and annually update the Medical Emergencies component of Dental Hygiene Clinic II (DEN 128).
15. Coordinate interprofessional education activities with Health Sciences departments; document participation and outcomes.
16. Prepare and distribute faculty/student/dentist schedules for DEN 128 rotations two weeks in advance.
17. Train and mentor new part-time faculty, completing orientation checklists and calibration within 30 days of hire.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program/registered dental hygienist.
2. Master's degree in dental hygiene or related field.
3. Eligible for Massachusetts dental hygiene licensure.
4. Current certification in the administration of local anesthesia. Eligible for Massachusetts Permit L.
5. Current healthcare provider CPR and AED certification.
6. Current membership in the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
7. Five (5) years of current practice experience in private dental practice and/or dental clinic.
8. Experience utilizing digital radiography and computerized dental management software.
9. Evidence of current teaching methodologies, including experiences with media, innovative use of evolving instructional technologies in the classroom, and the use of learning management systems such as Moodle.
10. Skill in implementing active and collaborative learning strategies.
11. Skill in measuring student learning outcomes, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning.
12. Demonstrated college-level teaching experience.
13. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Community college teaching experience.
2. Experience using Ascend computerized clinical software.
3. Periodontal experience.
4. Experience, appreciation, and commitment to working in a global, multicultural academic setting.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: Full-time, tenure-track MCCC Unit Position with anticipated salary range of $70,481 - $75,845 (for 9-month academic year); actual salary will be commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience and consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Position also includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program, including option to participate in the Massachusetts Employee State Retirement System.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 3, 2025

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume *(failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification)*. Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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