Current Position Openings - FT Interim Director, Dental Health

Position Title: FT Interim Director, Dental Health Position Classification: Full-Time Administration Minimum Position Qualifications: Education - Master's Degree in Health Care Administration, Education or a related field or currently enrolled in graduate program in Health Care Administration, Education or a related field; Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Dental Assistant is required. Experience - Three (3) years clinical practice and/or teaching dental hygiene in an institution of higher education is required; community college experience is preferred. Skills - Ability to plan and evaluate programs; ability to plan and implement short range and long range goals and objectives; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse community; ability to manage program; proven teaching skills in the classroom and clinical settings; knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services; knowledge of the full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols. Position Responsibilities: Coordinate planning and implementation of the program of instruction for the Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene and Expanded Functions Dental Assisting programs; assist in the review and revision of the curricula for Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene and Expanded Functions Dental Assisting programs; assist with recruitment, selection and advising of students; conduct department faculty meetings and advisory committee meetings; develops department course schedules and faculty teaching schedules; coordinate the preparation of course outlines and other program materials; prepares and develops press releases and promotional materials, in conjunction with the Marketing and College Relations Departments; pursues grant opportunities in conjunction with the Grant Specilist/Writer; promotes professional development for department faculty; responsible for the development and implementation of the department budget and expenditure of funds; coordinate ordering of textbooks, dental supplies and capital equipment; serve as liaison to dental industry, professional associations and regulatory agencies; develops and prepare accreditation reports and coordinate accreditation site visits; participates in teaching as required; assists in job placement for graduates and promote alumni activities; monitor State laws and national accreditation standards to ensure program compliance; completes annual CODA accreditation surveys for Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene and Expanded Functions Dental Assisting programs; pursues and maintains articulation agreements with four-year institution. Entry Salary: $61,022.00/annual Standard Work Week: 35 hours Apply End Date: August 9, 2020.

Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Kim Hogan, Dean of Human Resources, at 800-377-5222 extension 7363. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.