Title: Dental Hygiene Academic Coordinator

Department: Health Sciences

Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $76,394-$95,493

Work Mode: This position requires a full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations.

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: 

Position Type: Full-Time Staff,  Exempt

Position Summary

In collaboration with the DHY Program Director, the Academic Coordinator oversees didactic instruction in the Dental Hygiene (DHY) program at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), to include but not limited to, quality assurance of instruction, instructional oversight of dental hygiene part-time faculty, reviewing and updating program manuals, ensuring course content is up to date for instruction, assisting the DHY Clinical Coordinator in supervising students in the dental clinic, and monitoring student retention and completion. The Academic Coordinator participates in student recruitment, orientations, assessment activities, program analysis, student support, workforce development, and technology integration. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, instruction in classroom, laboratory, clinical, hybrid, and online formats, tutoring support, and ensuring compliance with college policies, CODA standards, CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, and ADA recommendations.

This is a staff position requiring an in-person presence. The Academic Coordinator teaches 30–36 FLH annually, including summer instruction, and is identified as faculty for CODA reporting purposes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

In consultation with the DHY Director, oversee didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction including teaching and supervision of students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings; review and revise course content; assist with curriculum development and course sequencing; develop course and laboratory schedules; assist with curriculum quality assurance; and assist the Clinical Coordinator with clinic operations, patient care supervision, quality assurance activities, student clinical evaluation, and communication with supervising dentists, patients, and community partners.

In consultation with the DHY Director, coordinate assessment of curriculum effectiveness, maintain academic records, monitor student progression, retention, and completion, manage surveys for students/graduates/employers, and conduct program and course assessment activities in compliance with Learning Outcomes Assessment (LOA) and CODA standards. Assist with CODA accreditation compliance activities, annual reporting, accreditation documentation, required faculty-to-student ratio compliance, and site visit preparation activities.
Conduct information sessions; participate in recruitment, outreach, and marketing events; advise and mentor students throughout the program; support remediation and tutoring activities; assist with SGA and SADHA activities; participate on advisory boards and committees; support employment and career preparation activities; assist with workforce development initiatives and collaboration with the Career Center and community employers; and assist with student retention, progression, engagement, and completion initiatives. Participate in community outreach activities and partnerships that support oral health access and workforce development initiatives.
Assist the DHY Director with maintenance and monitoring of laboratory, simulation, radiology, and clinical equipment; maintain repair logs and records; coordinate repairs with vendors; assist with inventory and supply ordering; support hazardous waste management and infection control compliance; and assist with management and implementation of dental software systems, educational technologies, simulation equipment, digital radiography, Dentrix Enterprise, and digital clinical systems.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Dental Education. Maintain Maryland Registered Dental Hygienist licensure, CPR certification, continuing education, and immunization compliance.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher

Active Maryland Dental Hygienist License, CPR Certification, Local Anesthesia Certification, and Nitrous Oxide Certification

Minimum of two (2) years of Dental Hygiene teaching experience (or equivalent)

Familiarity with CODA accreditation standards and guidelines

Experience with Learning Outcomes Assessment (LOA) and accreditation reporting

Experience implementing standard operating procedures and health/safety regulations

Experience supervising students in laboratory and clinical settings

Experience with dental clinic operations and patient care workflows

Experience with Dentrix Enterprise or equivalent dental software systems

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, students, patients, and community members

Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings/weekends

Ability to travel for conferences and workshops

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, dental technology systems, and educational technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred

Inventory management experience

Experience with curriculum design and course content evaluation


Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.