Department Chair of Dental Health Professions

JOB York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.
The Department Chair of Dental Health Professions performs the following functions:

• The Department Chair provides leadership to: plan and pursue the strategic and operational goals of the department and ensure quality programs and services to promote student success; implement the instructional, administrative and fiscal functions of the department; implement curriculum development and new program planning; recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff to meet the needs of the department and support student success initiatives; plan and monitor departmental budgets, special projects, and capital equipment needs; develop and submit department needs/requests/proposals using input from Program Coordinators, faculty, staff, students, advisory committees, curriculum review meetings, accreditation agencies, etc.; ensures compliance with College, State and regional/professional association accreditation guidelines; prepare and submit necessary reports and documentation to maintain effective operation of the program; set goals and monitor program enrollment, retention, placement, student learning outcomes, and institutional effectiveness outcomes; document and use results for continuous improvement of the department's programs and services; plan effective advising, orientation, and course scheduling for students in the department; actively participate and positively represent the department and the College on internal and external committees; in partnerships with business/industry, government, public education, and other higher education institutions; and in the general community.
• Assumes teaching responsibilities for assigned courses. Prepares lectures. Updates syllabi, course competencies, and lesson objectives. Prepares, administers and evaluates tests. Selects textbooks and resource materials. Providing students with appropriate course materials (syllabus, calendar, policy statements or guidelines). Adhering to course competencies in the preparation and delivery of instruction. Being organized and prepared for classes. Teaching and testing relevant content. Paces instruction and varies delivery to meet different learning styles. Provides appropriate and timely feedback. Maintains a positive environment for optimum student performance. Provides for and value appropriate student input. Maintains accepted standards of achievement. Paces instruction and varies delivery to meet different learning styles. Provides appropriate and timely feedback. Maintains a positive environment for optimum student performance. Provides for and value appropriate student input. Maintains accepted standards of achievement.
• College and/or other Community Service through: Promoting the College as possible. Assisting in recruitment and placement. Cooperating with and participating in projects and activities of the College and, as appropriate, in the community. Serving on advisory committees as requested. Promoting and supporting the continuing education program of the College. Maintaining a cooperative working relationship with college personnel.
• Instructional Development through: Coordinating with the department manager and other faculty, preparing and maintaining competency-based course syllabi and support materials for all courses. Assisting with selection of textbooks and other instructional resources.
• Student Advisement through: Providing appropriate academic guidance. Maintaining office hours and being available during assigned and optimum times for advising. Cooperating as part of the advising team for the program. Assisting students as possible in setting and meeting short- and long-range educational goals. Taking advantage of advising training. Learning and using computer resources to access data and properly advise students. Being knowledgeable of institutional policies, procedures and programs. Making referrals and conducting follow-up as appropriate. Using discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Instructional Management through: Maintaining required and appropriate records and files. Submitting all reports in an accurate and timely manner. Practicing effective classroom management. Prioritizing duties and using time wisely. Maintaining current files for courses. Handling student work and records in a professional manner.
• Professional Development through: Seeking ways to keep current in the teaching field. Developing an annual professional development plan (with short- and long-range goals) in keeping with the College's mission and institutional goals. Participating in appropriate courses, seminars and workshops, especially those that introduce new ideas or practices. Performing other duties as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current South Carolina license, or eligibility for South Carolina licensure, as a dentist or dental hygienist.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental or dental hygiene program.
• Background in education, including instruction in educational theory and methodology, documented by coursework, continuing education, seminars, conferences, workshops, or similar training.
• Administrative experience, including responsibility for program operations, supervision, scheduling, budget input, compliance documentation, curriculum coordination, clinical operations, student or trainee coordination, or similar leadership responsibilities.
• Instructional experience in a dental, dental hygiene, dental assisting, allied health, clinical, academic, or structured professional training setting.
• Clinical practice experience as a dentist or dental hygienist.
• Occupational experience in the application of four-handed dentistry principles, either as a dental assistant or working with a chairside assistant.
• If qualifying as a dental hygienist rather than as a dentist: current DANB Certified Dental Assistant credential.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Applicants are required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.