Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct Instructor

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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Adjunct Instructor Posting Number T00171P Department USD-Dental Hygiene Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

The University of South Dakota, the state's flagship university, is now accepting applications for adjunct clinical instructor positions in the Department of Dental Hygiene. The position is in the School of Health Sciences which houses a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program.

As an adjunct clinical instructor for the Department of Dental Hygiene, School of Health Sciences you will oversee the delivery of care to patients in our dental hygiene clinics by teaching and directing dental hygiene students in all aspects of the dental hygiene process of care.

Responsibilities:

* Oversee and instruct dental hygiene students in the care of patients

* Laboratory, pre-clinical and/or clinical instruction to dental hygiene students

* Assist dental hygiene students as they generate comprehensive treatment and prevention/management plans for their patients; ensure the treatment plans are comprehensively developed, appropriately adapted to the patients needs, and correctly sequenced to manage patient oral health needs

* Work with staff, students and patients to ensure patients receive high-quality care, and students receive a clinical education that meets the standards of the Department of Dental Hygiene

* Support all clinical policies and procedures of the University of South Dakota, School of Health Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene

* Attend department meetings to stay current with the Department of Dental Hygiene policies, teaching methods, and best practices.

* Additional responsibilities may include committee assignments and service

Qualifications:

Required:

* BSDH

* Current South Dakota License, or eligible for licensure

* South Dakota Certification to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation or eligibility to obtain certification

* Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

* In good standing with the State of South Dakota Board of Dentistry

Preferred:

* MSDH or related field or current enrollment in a graduate program

* 5 or more years of clinical experience

* Experience in preclinical or clinical teaching at accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Posting Date 01/21/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date Advertised Salary Commensurate with Education/Experience Duration of the Term Other If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent TBD Proposed Rank Work Hours Appointment Type Temporary This position requires If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Miranda Drake MSDH, BSDH, RDH, RF, CCRP

Chair, Assistant Professor of Practice

Department of Dental Hygiene

miranda.drake

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Cognitive Requirements

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