Dental Hygiene Program Director in Roseburg, Oregon at Umpqua Community College

Umpqua Community College is seeking an experienced Dental Hygiene Program Director to lead the development and launch of a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Dental Hygiene program.

This is a rare opportunity to build an academic program from the ground up—shaping its curriculum, clinical experiences, faculty team, facilities, partnerships, and student experience while guiding the program through Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accreditation.

For an experienced dental hygienist or dentist who enjoys both clinical practice and academic leadership, this role offers the chance to take an idea from planning to implementation and establish a program designed around the needs of students, employers, patients, and the region.

This isn't a role where you'll simply step into an established playbook.

You'll help create the playbook.

You'll have the opportunity to determine what a strong dental hygiene education experience looks like at UCC—from the first curriculum conversations and accreditation documents to the clinical partnerships and learning environments that prepare graduates for practice.

You'll also build relationships across the college and throughout the dental community, connecting education with the workforce needs of Douglas County.

Located in beautiful Southern Oregon, Roseburg sits between the Cascade and Coastal mountain ranges, offering easy access to hiking, biking, camping, fishing, skiing, and water recreation along the Umpqua River. The region is also home to more than 40 wineries, a growing brewery scene, and a vibrant downtown. With the charm of a close-knit community and convenient access to Eugene and Portland via I-5, Roseburg offers an exceptional quality of life for professionals and families alike.

As the program's academic, administrative, and accreditation leader, you'll have a direct hand in creating the foundation for a high-quality dental hygiene program.

You'll:

• Lead the planning, development, and launch of the new AAS Dental Hygiene program.
• Establish program mission, goals, outcomes, policies, and procedures aligned with UCC priorities and regional workforce needs.
• Serve as UCC's primary point of contact with CODA, leading accreditation preparation, the Self-Study Report, site visit coordination, and ongoing compliance reporting.
• Develop a CODA-compliant curriculum spanning didactic, laboratory, and clinical education.
• Establish competency expectations, assessment processes, and continuous improvement practices.
• Help develop and oversee dental hygiene laboratories and clinical facilities, including infection control, radiation safety, patient care, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Build meaningful relationships with external clinical partners and the regional dental community.
• Recruit, mentor, supervise, and evaluate dental hygiene faculty and instructional support staff.
• Teach assigned dental hygiene courses as part of the faculty workload.
• Develop student admissions, advising, progression, retention, and academic support processes.
• Monitor program outcomes, including completion, licensure examination performance, and employment.
• Develop and manage program budgets, equipment plans, instructional resources, and capital needs.
• Use data and feedback to continually strengthen curriculum, instruction, clinical education, and student outcomes.

• Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist or Dentist
• Graduate of a dental or dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
• Master's degree or higher
• Experience working in education
• Professional experience in dental or dental hygiene practice sufficient to understand and support the program’s goals and accreditation standards

• Prior administrative or leadership experience in a dental or dental hygiene academic program.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.
• Experience with program accreditation processes, including standards and reporting related to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Expertise in dental hygiene curriculum and clinical education
• Accreditation and regulatory compliance proficiency
• Effective communication and collaborative management skills
• Commitment to student success, equity, and community workforce development

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation:

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx