The department head reports directly to the dean. The department head is responsible for teaching courses, designing and developing curriculum, evaluating student performance, and advising students. Additional responsibilities include assisting the dean with program development, personnel, budget, and equipment.

This position requires a master's degree in dental hygiene or related field and current South Carolina dental hygienist licensure (SC DHL) and Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) with related experience. Candidates that do not have a current SC DHL and CDA will be considered and required to obtain within 3 months of accepting the position.

The department head will also have credentials appropriate to teach SC dental hygiene license, certification in Local Infiltration Anesthesia, and certification in Monitoring Nitrous Oxide Sedation. Ideal candidate must have experience managing accredited dental hygiene and/or dental assisting academic programs and dental clinics. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. Must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology. Leadership, budgeting, and scheduling skills are essential for this position.

To be considered for this position applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. Unofficial transcripts may also be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office by the deadline date and time. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.