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Academic Faculty Director - Dental Assisting

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Salary: $62,819 – $96,479 per year

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Salary: See Position Description

Location: District Offices- 4905 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: 2026-FT-MM-2024

Department: MC Critical Care Division Dean

Closing Date: Continuous

Grade:
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Position Summary


Salary: $62,819-$96,479 (based on education and experience)

- Plus an additional 10% Allied Health Salary Adjustment to be added

- Plus an additional $10K Department Head Responsibilities Adjustment to be added

Please note, this position will be in person, to be located in the Pima County/Tucson area.

About the Position

The position is available beginning the [contact details available in the full listing] academic year as a twelve-month contract. Faculty teach and work a set schedule over a twelve-month academic year, July- June, that could include day, evening, and weekend duties.
The Dental Assisting Academic Faculty Director provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and instruction for the college's accredited one-year Certificate program. Located in the state-of-the-art Center of Excellence in Health Professions at Pima's West Campus, this full-time administrator ensures compliance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) while managing budgets, curriculum, and faculty. Additionally, the Director spearheads interprofessional collaboration with other health profession programs at the Center of Excellence to model an integrated, modern healthcare learning environment.

The Academic Faculty Director leads a 29.5-credit cohort program that integrates in-person lectures, lab training, and clinical rotations. In this role, the Director empowers entry-level students with the experiential, collaborative learning needed to launch successful careers in private dental offices, clinics, and public health centers. This full-time position combines teaching, leadership, and administrative responsibilities. Please note that the academic faculty director model is subject to review and may change in two years.

Faculty may be asked to teach in person, online, hybrid, and virtual learning environments. Divisions may employ emerging approaches such as fast-track, IBEST, and dual enrollment as appropriate. Course scheduling may include daytime, evenings, and/or weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Program Leadership & Administration
    • Develop and manage the program budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources.

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