Chair/Faculty

School of Dental Sciences

JOB TYPE

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Fulltime

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POSITION

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#644

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POSTED

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3/5/2024

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CLOSING DATE

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Open until filled

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Salary: **** Twelve-month position. Competitive salary depending on experience. The College also provides a comprehensive benefits package.

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Tenure and Promotion: **** Tenure and promotion are awarded based on a review by a college-wide committee of the candidate’s contributions to service, pedagogy and scholarship.

How would you like to work for a dynamic, innovative and growing State College? Daytona State has trained the future leaders of Volusia and Flagler Counties and beyond for more than 65 years. Our graduates serve in the critical fields of healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, cybersecurity, digital media and more. We want you to be part of our team!

We offer competitive salaries, excellent health, dental and life insurance plans, and the opportunity to participate in the Florida Retirement System. Employees also enjoy a wide range of other incentives such as professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, free use of our aquatic and fitness centers, discounts on cultural events, generous leave policies and more.

We’re honored to be included in Orlando Business Journal's “Best Employers in Volusia County” rankings.

You belong here!

**Required Qualifications: **This administrative/faculty position requires a Master’s degree or higher in dental hygiene or a closely related field, three (3) years of administrative experience with emphasis in accreditation, and five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in a CODA accredited dental hygiene program. A current Florida dental hygiene license and certification to administer local anesthesia is required.

Desired Qualifications: **** Experience supervising faculty is also preferred.

Key Responsibilities : This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

• Oversee and direct daily operations for the School of Dental Sciences. Responsible for maintaining accreditation of the dental assisting and dental hygiene programs through the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Provide competent management of employees. Develop and distribute clear directives necessary for smooth administration. Provide competent supervision to ensure efficient and effective operation of all organizational units. Select, train, assign, evaluate and discipline subordinate staff.
• Provide administrative management, such as calculation of faculty workload, conduct staff meetings and ensure staff compliance with College policies and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries and/or concerns from students, staff, or the general public to solve problems or discrepancies. Research and troubleshoot areas that need development and improvement. Collaborate with other areas and departments to identify and support activities of benefit to the entire College.
• Attend or conduct staff and other College meetings to exchange information. Serve as liaison for areas of responsibility with other individuals, groups, and organizations both internal and external to the College community.
• Develops, presents and defends operational budget, review and approve expenditures, approve payroll for faculty/staff, and prepare financial reports for the Associate Vice President.

** Professional Development:**

• Participates in activities that advance professional competencies and teaching skills.
• Engages in activities that advance the teaching discipline or profession.
• Maintains or acquires appropriate or required certifications, licensure, or other professional credentials.

College Responsibilities and Service:

• Serving on department, school, and college-wide committees.
• Participating in the promotion and continuing contract process.
• Keeps scheduled office hours as required by the respective load formula for the purpose of academic advising.
• Attends department, division, and college-wide academic functions.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: **

• Excellent analytical, organizational, written/oral communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as the ability to be flexible to match the demands of the College.
• Comfortable with technology including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Function effectively in a team environment, grasp concepts quickly and develop and meet goals.
• Take direction as well as work effectively and professionally on their own.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

**Criminal background checks are required. **

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For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at** http://www.DaytonaState.edu **. **

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**Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505. **

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Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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