What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chair, Dental Hygiene position at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College?
Posting Details
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Chair, Dental Hygiene (Retention bonus and chair stipend-see job description for details)
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Variable
Anticipated Days
Variable
Anticipated Hours
Variable
Anticipated Hours per Week
40; up to 40% teleworking subject to supervisor approval and department needs.
Work Location
A-B Tech Main Campus
Job Description Summary
This position provides a $4,000 retention bonus of which $2,000 will be paid each May and $2,000 will be paid each December, and a $525 per month chair stipend.
The dental hygiene program chairperson’s primary responsibility is for the operation, supervision, evaluation, and revision of the program.
The dental hygiene program chairperson’s primary responsibility is for the operation, supervision, evaluation, and revision of the program.
Duties
- Supports equity in all aspects.
- Contributes to a safe and secure campus environment.
- Supports the College’s Mission, Vision, Values, and RISE Statement.
- Maintains compliance with requirements from SACSCOC, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), and program accreditors where appropriate.
- Maintains knowledge of and compliance with the Standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, the State Board of Community Colleges approved standards for the curricula and the Criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Submits self-study accreditation report and annual survey to the American Dental Association, and A-B Tech Program Review reports as required.
- Enforces College policies and procedures.
- Clearly communicates with all stakeholders.
- Recruits and hires departmental employees following the guidelines from the Executive Leadership Team and from Human Resources.
- Develops department schedules and makes teaching assignments.
- Assists with onboarding for new departmental faculty and staff.
- Supports ongoing professional development for all departmental faculty and staff.
- Participates in the Performance Enhancement Process (PEP) for full-time faculty and evaluates adjuncts.
- Works with departmental faculty and the Coordinator, Curriculum Compliance to ensure curriculum remains relevant, rigorous, and equitable, and that it meets state standards.
- Identifies and procures appropriate teaching technology.
- Ensures that all reporting to internal and external agencies is timely and accurate.
- Oversees Student Learning Outcomes assessment on the department level.
- Selects and orders textbooks and other course material.
- Develops and supervises department budgets.
- Serves on campus committees.
- Coordinates department relations with the community and employers, including contact with other allied dental educators and planning and holding Allied Dental Advisory Committee meetings.
- Regularly attends meetings and/or interacts with members of the dental, dental auxiliary and dental auxiliary education community across the state and nation.
- Instructs an appropriate course load, serves on campus committees, and advises an appropriate number of students, as determined by the Dean and the Vice President of Instructional Services.
- Serves in coordination, evaluation, and participating in determining admission criteria and procedures as well as student promotion and retention criteria.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
- Associate Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program AND a Master’s Degree in any field;
- Administrative experience;
- Teaching experience;
- Professional experience in clinical practice either as a dental hygienist or working with a dental hygienist;
- Registered Dental Hygienist license;
- NC Certification in local anesthesia;
- Current CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Dental Assistant.
- SPICE Certification.
- Experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning.
- Experience in the accreditation process.
- Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
- Application Selection Process
- Technical Support Tips
2. Upload Required Documents:
- When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT
If selected for hire:
If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
- Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
02/03/2025
Start Date
03/03/2025
Keep Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)
$64,848-$67,848
Total Compensation
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.04% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Total Compensation: 108,115-112,801
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.04% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Total Compensation: 108,115-112,801
Benefits Summary
- Medical and Pharmacy Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Death Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Policies
- Professional Liability
- Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
- Sick Leave of 12 days per year
- Holiday Leave
- All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
- Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- State Employees Credit Union membership
- Employee Assistance Network
- Annual Flex Benefit
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Longevity Pay
- Educational Attainment
- Personal observance leave (2 days)
Questions
A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
Salary : $64,848 - $67,848
