Director, Dental Hygiene Education and Clinic
Position Title
Director, Dental Hygiene Education and Clinic
Position Type
Classification
Director 1 - Administration
Department
Allied Health
Division
Discipline
Work Schedule
This regular, full-time administrative position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with evening and weekend hours and at various locations, as needed.
Regular on-campus presence is expected for all KCC employees. Any flexible and/or hybrid work schedules are subject for review, approval, and/or change based on the needs of the College.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Dean of Health Sciences, this full-time position is responsible for:
• Leading the activities of the Dental Hygiene Department
• Representing the College with employers and community partners
• Developing and delivering courses and programs that meet workforce needs
Please note that this position does not serve as the supervising dentist for the on-campus clinic.
This position may have the ability to teach up to 35% of their workload, in alignment with departmental needs and their professional expertise.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:
• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Accredited Dental Hygienist or licensed dentist with educational experience.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist or dentist.
Preferred but not Required
• Registered Dental Hygienist and Dental Hygiene License.
Proposed Salary
According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2025-2026 annual salary range for a Director 1 position, $74,683 to $93,355 to start.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, March 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time.
If you would like your application to be reviewed to ensure completion and all required documents uploaded correctly, please feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email [email protected].
To view the full job posting & to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6930424
Projected Hire Date
External Posting Date
02/16/2026
External Closing Date
03/09/2026
External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. EST
Internal Posting Date
02/16/2026
Internal Closing Date
03/09/2026
Job Duties
Essential Function: Facilitation, Oversight, and Support
Description:
• Facilitate the development and delivery of courses and programs to meet the dental hygiene education needs of the community.
• Seek out and engage with internal colleagues, employers, K-12 school systems, and other post-secondary educational institutions in efforts to ensure robust enrollment, provide rich and efficient learning experiences, and create educational pathways in the dental hygiene profession.
• Provide oversight and support to the dental hygiene curriculum committee in the development, delivery and assessment of dental hygiene courses and programs.
• Monitor course and program outcomes against quality measures, and student and employer expectations.
• Maintain continuous quality improvement processes to ensure program effectiveness.
• Develop improvement strategies intended to address program access, enrollment, student success, cost efficiency and Perkins Core Performance Indicators.
Essential Function: Program Approval and Accreditation
Description:
• Secure and maintain ongoing State of Michigan Board approval, and program accreditation through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Prepare required self-study and other reports.
• Plan and facilitate site visits.
• Engage dental hygiene faculty in the state approval and CODA processes.
Essential Function: Student Recuitment and Retention
Description:
• Attract and retain students in the dental hygiene program through targeted outreach and engagement.
• Serve as a Dental Hygiene program expert and resource for prospective and current students, faculty, and community partners.
• Promote the dental hygiene profession by leading and participating in recruitment, enrollment, and completion initiatives.
• Develop and maintain admission and academic policies and procedures that address student needs and successful completion.
• Establish course schedules conductive to student needs.
• Develop and maintain innovative and relevant marketing and informational materials for both traditional and digital distribution.
• Facilitate the process to support student success through mentorship, tutoring referrals, and proactive academic interventions.
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