Updated: about 24 hours ago
Location: Vermillion, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution | University of South Dakota |
Working Title | Dental Hygiene Faculty |
Posting Number | F01384P |
Department | USD-Dental Hygiene |
Physical Location of Position (City) | Vermillion |
Posting Text | The University of South Dakota invites applications for a 9-month faculty position in the Department of Dental Hygiene beginning August 2024. The Department of Dental Hygiene is one of nine departments housed in the School of Health Sciences (SHS). The School of Health Sciences and the Sanford School of Medicine share a mutual vision for interprofessional education and are both housed under the Division of Health Affairs. The Dental Hygiene program delivers a Baccalaureate degree and is the only dental hygiene program in the state of South Dakota. The program is fully accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Hygiene Accreditation. As an instructor for the Department of Dental Hygiene you will be responsible for didactic and clinical teaching. You will be required to travel between both our Sioux Falls and Vermillion locations. Responsibilities may include:
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Preferred Qualifications:
Application Instructions Applicants must submit the following materials online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu: 1. Cover letter summarizing how their experience addresses position qualifications 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Full contact information for three references The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Dental Hygiene program at The University of South Dakota. Other ranks, such as Assistant Professor of Practice, may be considered for the successful candidate, depending upon qualifications and experience. |
Posting Date | 01/12/2024 |
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Open Until Filled | Yes |
First Consideration Date | 03/18/2024 |
Advertised Salary | commensurate with education and experience, plus State of SD benefits package |
Duration of the Term | 9 months |
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Appointment Percent | 100 |
Tenure Status | Term |
Proposed Rank | Professor of Practice Ranks |
Work Hours | N/A |
Typical Hours Worked Per Week | N/A |
Appointment Type | Regular |
Scope of Search | External (includes Internal) |
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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 | Questions may be sent to: Miranda Drake, MSDH Chair, Department of Dental Hygiene [email protected] |