SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

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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

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Appointment Percent TBD

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Appointment Type Temporary

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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

(605) 658-5964

miranda.drake@usd.edu

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Please designate the physical requirements of this position Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

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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, Vaccination required due to potential occupational exposure, Vibrations

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Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Clinical Environment

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