Interim Director of Dental Hygiene

Posting number: 202500427

Department: Academic Affairs

Division: School of Health Sciences & Wellness

Job classification: Director, Dental Hygiene

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Sciences, Program Management

Summary

*This position includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus and a separate relocation bonus based upon mileage. For those relocating to Cheyenne, WY, a housing stipend may be available.*

*This is an Interim position that goes through August 2027. If a permanent replacement is found before August, the position would end sooner. If you are selected as the Interim, you will have the opportunity to be considered for the permanent position as well, if you choose to.*

• This a 12-month, Faculty D position.  
• Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Apply early for full consideration. 
• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process. Preferably on or before 9/15/2026. 

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty, F3 level position. Starting wage range: $97,995.00 - $127,393.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Three Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY: 
The Director of Dental Hygiene is a full-time, benefited position responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and continuous improvement of the college’s Dental Hygiene program. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum, enhancing student success, and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals. The Director will collaborate with faculty, staff, and community and regional partners to develop innovative teaching strategies, promote student engagement, and support diverse learners in achieving their academic and career aspirations. 

Key responsibilities include overseeing curriculum development and modifications, managing faculty recruitment and professional development, conducting data-driven assessments to evaluate program effectiveness, aligning program planning and operations with the institutional mission and vision, managing program budgets, and ensuring enrollment targets are met. The Director is responsible for programmatic alignment with the external accrediting body to include instructional and facility standards and reporting. The Director will collaborate with the Pathway Coordinator, peers and internal stakeholders, and industry partners to foster relationships that enhance educational pathways and create meaningful post-graduation employment and/or transfer opportunities for students. The Director will contribute to the continuous improvement of the department by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, program assessment, student success strategies, grant-funded opportunities, and other institutional initiatives. 

The role also involves institutional service to include participation on committees, collaboration on departmental projects, and instruction. The Director will remain current in the field through ongoing professional development.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is exempt, i.e., is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities. 

Program Oversight: Enhances program development and oversight by designing, implementing, and continually assessing the program’s resources and curricula to align with external accreditor’s expectations, institutional goals, and student learning objectives. Drives quality improvements by analyzing stud