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College of Southern Nevada

Instructor - Dental Hygiene Clinical

Higher Education FacultyUpdated on Nov 12
Part-timeMt Charleston, NV, USA$57.81 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from a Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited Dental Hygiene program is required.
  • At least 3 years of full-time clinical dental hygiene experience, defined as 3 days per week or more, is required.
  • A current Nevada Dental Hygiene License and local anesthesia and nitrous license are required.
  • Provide all vaccinations and titers required by the Dental Hygiene Program and/or healthcare facilities.
  • Current CPR is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication strategies for dealing with students and other involved parties are required.
  • Current clinical dental hygiene skills, including instrumentation, are required.
  • Skills using dental and dental hygiene technologies such as paperless charts and digital radiography are required.
  • Knowledge of the assigned subject matter and its application in the relevant discipline is required.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations, engage students in learning, provide effective instruction to individuals and groups, and demonstrate and supervise clinical procedures is required.
  • Ability to work in clinical or laboratory settings for extended periods and handle occasional lifting up to 25 pounds and intermittent lifting up to 40 pounds is required.
  • The preferred qualification is a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene, or an associate degree in Dental Hygiene with a related bachelor's degree; the Dental Hygiene degree must be from a Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited program.
  • At least 4 years of full-time clinical dental hygiene experience, defined as 3 days per week or more, is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and/or laboratory instruction in the Dental Hygiene bachelor's program; assignments are determined by the Program Director and may include nights.
  • Support student learning and success through effective teaching strategies, assessment of student performance, professional mentoring, and adherence to program, institutional, and accreditation standards.
  • Attend faculty development in-services and program reviews, which may include nights and weekends.
  • Support the dental hygiene program's goals, mission, and core values by building good relations through clear communication with the director, faculty, and students.
  • Supervise students during laboratory and clinical experiences to ensure safe and effective patient care.
  • Evaluate student clinical competencies and ensure compliance with program standards and clinical requirements.
  • Monitor infection control, safety procedures, and professional conduct in the clinical setting.

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