Adjunct Instructor
South Dakota Board of Regents, Vermillion, SD, United States
Overview
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
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
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Other
Contact Information
Miranda Drake MSDH , BSDH , RDH , RF, CCRP
Chair, Assistant Professor of Practice
Department of Dental Hygiene
(605) 658-5964
miranda.drake@usd.edu
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.
The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.
Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.
South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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
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
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Other
Contact Information
Miranda Drake MSDH , BSDH , RDH , RF, CCRP
Chair, Assistant Professor of Practice
Department of Dental Hygiene
(605) 658-5964
miranda.drake@usd.edu
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.
The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.
Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.
South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455
#J-18808-Ljbffr