Instructor of Dental Hygiene

University of South Dakota, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Vermillion, SOUTH DAKOTA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


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Institution University of South Dakota
Working Title Instructor of Dental Hygiene
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:
  • Being the course leader for 1-2 courses per semester
  • Oversee and instruct dental hygiene students in the care of patients
  • Laboratory, pre-clinic 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 clinical education that meets the standards of the Department of Dental Hygiene
  • Support all clinical policies an 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 will include committee assignments and service


Required Qualifications:
  • Must be a dental hygienist who is a graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
  • Master’s degree in dental hygiene or a doctorate in a related field
  • A current South Dakota dental or dental hygiene license in good standing or the ability to obtain such license.
  • Experience as an educator within a CODA accredited dental hygiene program
  • Health Care Provider CPR Certification
  • South Dakota Certification to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation or eligibility to obtain certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in clinical practice
  • Demonstrates commitment to community engagement
  • Exceptional written and communication skills

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
Closing Date
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
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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]