Director of Dental Care

Employer

Forsyth Technical Community College

Job Location

2100 Silas Creek Parkway

Winston Salem, NC 27103

Main Campus

Salary Grade

Benefits

Full Benefits

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: 03/30/2025
Closes: 12/21/2026

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Employment Type

Full-time

Minimum Qualifications

Required:
  • Current and valid NC Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting License or Dental license (DDS or DMD) or eligible to apply for NC license within 6 months of hire.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in dental education, dental practice, or clinic management.
  • At least 3 years in a leadership or administrative role.
  • Experience with program development, accreditation processes, (preferably CODA) and managing a clinical environment.
  • Knowledge of dental hygiene and dental assisting education trends and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Health Administration, Public Health, Education) within one year of hire. 

Position Description

The Director of Dental Care provides leadership and operational oversight for the college’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs, as well as the on-campus dental clinic. This role ensures high-quality education, student success, faculty development, and clinical operations in alignment with accreditation standards and industry best practices. Teaching within the dental programs may be required as determined by the Vice President of Health Sciences.

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