Dental Therapy Program Director

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.    
 

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed.  We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.
 

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Provides leadership, administration, accreditation oversight, curriculum management, faculty supervision, clinical coordination, and strategic direction for the Dental Therapy Program. Ensures compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards, Wisconsin regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and workforce needs while supporting high-quality instruction, clinical experiences, and patient care.

• Lead curriculum development and maintenance that meet accreditation standards and reflect current trends in Dental Therapy
• Evaluate and revise curriculum through data, feedback, industry standards, and changing healthcare needs
• Develop and maintain an assessment plan and participate in program review
• Coordinate and instruct clinical and program-related courses
• Ensure program accreditation standards and guidelines are met in accordance with CODA requirements and Wisconsin regulatory requirements
• Facilitate accreditation processes, including self-study documentation and annual program surveys/reports
• Coordinate, evaluate, and participate in determining admission criteria and procedures, as well as student promotion and retention criteria

• Provide direction for the Dental Therapy Program
• Manage team meetings and activities
• Participate in faculty recruitment, assignments, and supervision
• Coordinate and manage part-time faculty schedules and training
• Serve as liaison between faculty/staff and division administration
• Provide input into faculty evaluation
• Collaborate with the Dental Hygiene, Dental Assistant, and EFDA programs, including occasional supervision of dental hygiene clinic patient treatment

• Participate in program or department in-service and faculty development activities based on industry standards
• Coordinate advisory committee meetings, including agenda development and facilitation, and support ongoing alignment of the program with workforce and industry needs

• Develop and maintain clinical partnerships
• Ensure adequate patient experiences and achievement of clinical competencies
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision of Dental clinic operations, ensuring clinical quality and patient care standards
• Provide input into budget preparation and fiscal administration in collaboration with the Associate Dean

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms 
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends during peak seasons

·       Bloodborne Pathogen Training

• Employment is conditional upon completion of a Caregiver Background Check with results acceptable to the clinics and community service settings accessed in the curriculum

• Dentrix experience

• Frequently stands, walks, and sits. Occasionally performs handling/fingering, reaches outward or above shoulder, squats/kneels, and bends. Frequently lifts/carries up to 10 lbs.; occasionally lifts/carries 11-50 lbs. and pushes/pulls up to 40 lbs.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at 920-498-6823 or nondiscrimination@nwtc.edu​.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

• 2-3 years related experience

• Current Wisconsin license as a Dentist
• Current CPR certification (2-year renewal)
• Annual Bloodborne Pathogens training

• Ability to use digital dental software for scheduling, patient charting, and digital imaging

Our college values and competencies shape how we work and support students every day. All employees are expected to demonstrate our core competencies. Learn more here. 

The physical demands described below represent the general requirements necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Workstation Activities: Ability to work at a computer, facilitate and/or demonstrate instructional activities, and attend meetings for extended periods.
• Mobility: Ability to navigate throughout campus locations, classrooms, offices, meeting spaces, and events as needed.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate office equipment, instructional technology, tools, or controls required for the position.
• Communication: Ability to effectively access, interpret, and exchange information with students, employees, and community members.
• Light Material Handling: Ability to transport or move instructional materials, supplies, or equipment required for the position, with or without assistance or adaptive equipment, if applicable.