What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene position at South Dakota Board of Regents?
Working Title
Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Posting Number
F01652P
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 a 9-month clinical instructor position in the Department of Dental Hygiene beginning August 2025. The position is in the School of Health Sciences which houses a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program.
As a 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.
As a 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:
- Be a dental hygienist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
- 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
- Demonstrates commitment to community engagement
- Possesses exceptional written and communication skills
Preferred:
- MSDH or related field or current enrollment in a graduate program
- 3 or more years of clinical experience
- Experience in preclinical or clinical teaching at accredited Dental Hygiene Program
Posting Date
04/01/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
05/02/2025
Advertised Salary
commensurate with education and experience, plus State of SD benefits package
Duration of the Term
9 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Tenure Status
Term
Proposed Rank
Instructor
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Enrolling over 2,100 students, the USD School of Health Sciences is the only comprehensive School of Health Sciences in the state and is a leader in interprofessional education. The School of Health Sciences is home for eleven graduate degree majors, six undergraduate degree majors, four minors, and five certificate programs. The majors include Addiction Counseling and Prevention, Dental Hygiene, Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, and Social Work. In addition, the SHS is home for two centers: the Center for Prevention of Child Maltreatment and the Interprofessional Health Education Center.
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
Nominations or questions may be sent to:
Nicole Solomon
Program Assistant I
nicole.solomon@usd.edu
Nicole Solomon
Program Assistant I
nicole.solomon@usd.edu
