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Herzing University

Program Chair - Dental Hygiene

Herzing University, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, 53142

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Program Chair Overview

As the Program Chair overseeing the program you'll have an impact on building a solid dental hygiene program that successfully prepares our students for robust careers. You will have the opportunity to mentor and inspire faculty and students. You will have oversight and collaboration for working with the team on clinical experiences, student opportunities, programmatic evaluation and lead programmatic management as well. This may include data collection, analysis and reporting, and continuous improvement in the program. The Program Chair engages with candidates for enrollment and with students. This position actively participates in new student orientation, contributes to various committees, and contributes to faculty and staff training. As an academic leader, the Program Chair plays a visible role for our students as well. This can include provision of student advising, resolution of student complaints, and/or intervention when student engagement or academic progress is in question. Requirements Master's degree in dental hygiene or related field, Doctorate preferred Associate or Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from CODA Accredited Institution Active and unencumbered Wisconsin dental hygiene license Current CPR certification At least 2 years of clinical experience

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $86,700 to $117,300. Click Here or use the following link to learn more about careers at Herzing University: https://tinyurl.com/HerzingU Faculty Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expertise Effective Communication Pedagogical Mastery Operational Excellence Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity Assessment of Student Learning Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning Continuous Improvement

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Ability to move about readily and rapidly, if necessary, around campus, classrooms, clinical settings, etc., to access classrooms, desks, students, office machinery, clinics, patients, etc. Constantly communicates using the spoken word with students, staff and colleagues. Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. Operate equipment specific to programmatic track, personal computer, audio-visual equipment, clinical equipment, etc. Travel to off-site meetings or conferences or to observe students during clinical education at off-site clinical settings. In addition to the above requirements, for programs that include a clinical component, all faculty must be able to: Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects. Ability to see and hear within normal parameters. Lift up to 25 pounds.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr