Why You Should Work With Us::

Arizona College if currently seeking a Program Director for our Dental Assisting Program here in Mesa, Arizona!

Arizona College is a rapidly growing institution dedicated to transforming people’s lives through education. Offering both nursing and allied health programs, Arizona College prepares students for in-demand careers in healthcare and significantly improves its community through the care its graduates provide.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.

Excellence: We strive to be the best.

Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability: We own our results.

Integrity: We do the right thing.

What You'll Do::

The Program Director, Dental Assistant is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives, ensuring program compliance with state and national Department of Education standards, and maintaining full institutional accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). As a member of the leadership team, the Program Director collaborates closely with the Executive Director of Academic Operations (EDAO) and the rest of the campus leadership team on policy making, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the campus’s activities and assists in ensuring that the College’s vision, mission, and values are foundational elements in guiding decision-making and actions.

Responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the Dental Assistant program.

Develop curriculum and enhance instruction within the Dental Assistant program.

Demonstrate and enforce adherence to all relevant regulations and the College’s Code of Ethics.

Monitor the program budget, purchase lab supplies and equipment, and oversee the maintenance of lab supplies and equipment.

Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate instructors.

Ensure that instructors follow best practices and standard operating procedures.

Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to instructors for improvements.

Conduct instructor meetings on a regular basis.

Assist in resolving student and instructor issues and concerns in a professional, timely manner.

Maintain a high standard for program quality, professionalism, and excellence in teaching and ensure that the College sets the example for appropriate professionalism, risk management, and safety in the field.

Participate in effective teaching method training and professional development activities related to the program field.

Represent the College and its mission accurately and positively to a diverse audience of college students, fellow staff, and the public, including the promotion of enrollment within the College’s programs.

Meet with students as needed to build relationships, identify departmental needs, and opportunities for improvement.

Advise students on attendance, grades, and discipline issues as necessary while adhering to the “Student Counseling” procedures.

Recognize and analyze outward signs of problems that may inhibit student achievement and take appropriate action. Identify students who are "at risk" of leaving the course and appropriately assist them with obtaining additional academic support and/or community assistance.

May teach up to three (3) classes per session.

Other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You::

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Three years’ practical experience in the content area or program field.

Two years’ experience at the college-level; including teaching, developing curriculum, administration, and supervising (preferred).

Graduated from a program in the content area or program field at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Current licensed dentist or dental assistant or hygienist registration or certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency.

Proficient in four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry principle.

Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor and possess skills in faculty team building

Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.