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The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?
The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.
Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022 and 2023 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Benefits of Working at CSN
Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
Holidays: All CSN employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.
Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 17.5% with 100% employer match.
On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
Learning & professional development opportunities.
For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement
Position Summary
The Program Director role is a subject matter expert (SME) that is responsible for the day-to-day coordination functions of the program, while assisting the Department Chair and Dean in the program activities, events, and operations. The Program Director assists with the development of the course schedule for the program, including classes and labs. The Program Director plays an active role in faculty and staff recruitment, and training. This position works with students, other faculty, other program directors, the Department Chair, the school Dean, classified staff, professional staff, college Vice-Presidents, college President, and community stakeholders/leaders.
General PD Responsibilities
Assist the Department Chair (DC) in managing the day-to-day operational aspect of the program.
Analyze programmatic needs and ensures that the program alignment with industry standards and accreditation standards, meeting all standards as outlined by accrediting bodies.
Recruit, screen, and recommend the hiring of part-time faculty to the Department Chair. Supervises and evaluates part-time faculty and student workers as needed and as delegated by the Department Chair.
Assists the Department Chair with day-to-day supervision of part-time faculty.
Provides program budgetary oversight but might not be the account manager. (Lab fees and other program budgets are provided to the Program Director every semester by the Department Chair).
Provides support to the Department Chair in day-to-day activities, addressing program/department specific matters and concerns, procurement, and representing the Chair in meetings as necessary.
Actively supports faculty development for both full and part-time personnel, monitoring communication protocols, while maintaining and reviewing part time faculty credentials.
Actively participates in curriculum development and review, while reviewing and adopting textbooks.
Serves as liaison between students and the program/department to address student concerns and guides students on programmatic requirements. Serves as student advisor for the affected program.
Leads the daily operational aspects of the program and its facilities and equipment.
Meet with internal and external constituents, representing the department/program to key stakeholders and advisory boards.
Participates in grant development and writing as required.
Assists Department Chair in monitoring effectiveness of curriculum and facilities of the program/department while assisting the department in unit planning, strategic planning, and accreditation efforts.
In conjunction with the Department Chair provides support for post-semester activities, including ongoing student recruitment.
Develop program protocols and procedures for safety of students within program courses and labs. Monitor all aspects of safety.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Other duties per the CBA and as required or assigned.
Specific DH Responsibilities
Hold regular DH “Calibration” meetings multiple times per semester and ensure compliance with standards/decisions set forth.
Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by the department, school, and college-wide committees.
Maintain regular office hours to support student success.
Provide academic advising and career mentorship to students.
Ensure timely grading and feedback for students.
Establish a comprehensible and accessible grading system to ensure that students can monitor their own progress throughout the program.
Submit students' course letter grades, and ensure the compliance of other DH instructors, each semester on or before the deadline.
Create uniform guidelines for “Satisfactory” student progress in the program or submit “Unsatisfactory” progress and/or “Administrative Withdrawal” paperwork in a fair and consistent manner and timeframe.
Develop and update curriculum, syllabi, and course materials to align with current industry standards.
Establish a database of teaching material for all DH courses so that any instructor can teach the course if necessary.
Stay current with advancements in dental hygiene education, research, and technology.
Participate in institutional committees, meetings, and program activities.
Maintain licensure, certifications, and health documentation as required.
Ensure compliance with all accreditations, licensure, and industry standards.
Manage student recruitment, admission, and retention initiatives.
Create and submit faculty and course schedules/workloads on or before the deadline each semester.
Complete NWCCU annual assessment report.
Assist in budget preparation, fiscal administration, and faculty evaluation.
Lead self-study and accreditation review processes.
Represent the Dental Hygiene Program at local, state, and national professional meetings.
Participate in community outreach, service-learning, and workforce development initiatives.
Stay informed on regulatory and policy changes in the dental hygiene field.
Perform all other PD duties as assigned or required.
Work Contract Key Points
The Dental Hygiene Program Director is an “A” contract position.
This is a 12-month contract that is normally reserved for faculty engaged in year-round programs or work responsibilities.
The PD will accrue annual leave and sick leave.
The PD will be assigned release time to perform administrative duties to comply with CODA standards.
There will be reassigned (release) time, to perform the administrative duties, for this position.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene or Dental program.
Licensed Dental Hygienist or Dentist (must have a Nevada Dental Hygiene or Dental license upon first day of employment).
Minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist or Dentist.
Must have three or more years' experience teaching in a dental hygiene education program.
Experience with CODA accreditation and documentation requirements.
Must have educational theory and methodology (e.g., curriculum development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement, and evaluation).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Provider Card/Certificate.
Other contract details apply.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of clinical experience as a full-time Dental Hygienist.
Previous teaching experience in multiple Dental Hygiene topics.
Experience in supervising and evaluating faculty.
Experience in budget preparation and fiscal administration.
Experience working with diverse/multicultural student populations.
Additional Requirements
Ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.
Provide all vaccination/titers as required by the Dental Hygiene Program and/or healthcare facilities.
Any additional requirements which may arise.
Starting Salary Range
Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for an instructor with a Master's degree, the salary range would be $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range is up to $89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years' experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for initial salary placement purposes.
CSN offers a generous benefits package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long-term care, short-term disability, and legal). Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance programs, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on-campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.
Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada Faculty Contract CSN-NFA Contract 2022-25.
Exempt
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:
- Cover Letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above.
- Resume
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
National Search
Out-of-Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at the time of travel.
NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE
CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.
For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.
CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.
Posting Close Date
06/9/2025Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.
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