Curriculum & Program Developer for Dental Assisting - Certificate Program

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. Olympic College is seeking a Curriculum and Program Developer for the Dental Assisting Program. The purpose of this role 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. • 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. 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 is preferred. • Familiarity with?CODA accreditation standards and 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. 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 histor,y 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. • 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 reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. Accommodation inquiries can be sent to: [email protected]. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job