What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene position at The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota 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.
Responsibilities
Required:
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
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Intense Customer Interaction, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask If other protection is used please identify
As appropriate for dental hygienist
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Use Both Hands, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Driving, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Walking Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Radiation, Vibrations, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota 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.
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
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
- 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
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
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Intense Customer Interaction, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask If other protection is used please identify
As appropriate for dental hygienist
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Use Both Hands, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Driving, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Walking Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Radiation, Vibrations, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Other
- Graduate Transcripts
- Doctoral Transcripts
