Job Description
Description
Curriculum & Program Developer for Dental Assisting – Certificate Program Salary: $65.00/hour Classification: Part-Time Exempt Reports to: Dean of Nursing & Allied Health Applications will be reviewed continuously until the vacancy is filled.
The purpose of a Curriculum and Program Developer for the Dental Assisting Program is to plan, design, and implement a new Dental Assisting certificate at Olympic College. This position plays a critical role in creating a program that meets accreditation standards, state licensure requirements, and workforce needs while aligning with the college’s mission to expand access to healthcare education.
Olympic College seeks faculty who are dedicated to student-centered learning and to fostering an equitable and inclusive educational environment. A member of the Achieving the Dream Network, the College is committed to advancing excellence by leading with racial equity, To maximize student potential across all populations, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual identity, gender identity, and differing ability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of employing culturally responsive pedagogy, utilizing disaggregated data to guide instruction and teaching and mentoring minoritized student populations. Olympic College enrolls a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body of approximately 10,500 students annually. Among them, 4% are African American, 5% Latinx, 1% are Native American/Alaska Native, 1% are Pacific Islander, 7 % are Asian, 62% are White, and 15% are multiracial. A comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Basic Studies to include awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages; academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; four applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education in our two-county region.Essential Functions
- Design program structure, including certificate/degree pathways, course sequencing, and program outcomes.
- Align program with?Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)?standards and state regulations.
- Collaborate with instructional leadership to define curriculum maps, credit hours, and instructional modalities.
- Draft course descriptions, student learning outcomes, syllabi templates, and instructional objectives.
- Integrate current best practices in dental assisting, infection control, radiography, ethics, and chairside assisting.
- Recommend instructional materials, simulation and lab needs, and assessment tools.
- Prepare documentation for program approval by internal curriculum committees and external bodies (e.g., SBCTC, CODA).
- Assist in writing policies related to admissions, progression, grading, and clinical requirements.
- Support the creation of student and faculty handbooks in alignment with accrediting body requirements.
- Participate in a Program Advisory Committee consisting of local dental professionals, faculty, and community members.
- Facilitate meetings to ensure alignment of curriculum with industry needs and employer expectations.
- Support obtaining clinical affiliation agreements with local dental practices for student externships.
- Provide input on equipment and supply needs for didactic and clinical lab spaces
- Recommend simulation models, dental chairs, radiographic units, and sterilization tools in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Work closely with Administrative Dean(s), workforce development, divisions, departments including curriculum, finance, facilities, and human resources.
- Provide regular progress reports to the Healthcare Division Dean and participate in institutional planning meetings.
- Support grant writing and reporting as applicable to program development funding.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
- Associate degree in Dental Assisting or a related field (Bachelor’s or higher preferred).
- Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)?credential through DANB or licensed Dental Hygienist/Dentist.
- Minimum?three years of clinical experience?in dental assisting or dentistry.
- Experience in curriculum development, program design, or academic planning in higher education preferred.
- Familiarity with?CODA accreditation standardsand state/national certification requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication, project management, and collaborative skills.
Desired Qualification - Experience teaching in a dental assisting or health science program at the postsecondary level.
- Experience developing or managing clinical education or partnerships.
- Demonstrated understanding of workforce and community college student needs.
Additional Information
Terms of Employment
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
This is a part-time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $65.00 an hour, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following.
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
- Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement ). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.
- The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.
How To Apply To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
- Olympic College Online Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
- Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
EEO Statement Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: HRticket@olympic.edu . This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Job Tags
Part time, Second job, Local area, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,