Adjunct Instructor

Posting Details

Posting Details


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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

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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
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