Part - Time Instructor, Dental Hygiene Clinical - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygiene Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in the clinical setting or laboratory within the Dental Hygiene Program. The adjunct faculty member supports student learning and success through effective teaching strategies, assessment of student performance, professional mentoring, and adherence to program, institutional, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Effective communication strategies, verbal and written in dealing with students and other involved parties.
Possess current and up to date clinical dental hygiene skills - instrumentation
Possess skills in the use of dental & dental hygiene technologies such as paperless charts and digital radiography
Knowledge of the appropriate assigned subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to engage students in the learning process.
Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Ability to demonstrate and supervise clinical procedures.
Ability to work in clinical or laboratory settings for extended periods.
Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds but may require intermittent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program.
3 years of full-time (3 days a week or more) clinical dental hygiene experience.
Current NV Dental Hygiene License and local anesthesia & nitrous license
Provide all vaccination/titers as required by the Dental Hygiene Program and/or healthcare facilities.
Current CPR

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene or Associate Degree Dental Hygiene with a related bachelor’s degree.
The dental hygiene degree must be granted from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
4+ years of full-time (3 days a week or more) clinical dental hygiene experience.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and/or lab instruction in the Dental Hygiene Bachelor program.
May include nights.
Course assignments are at the discretion of the Program Director.
Supports 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 review which may include nights and weekends.
Support the goals, missions, and core values of the dental hygiene program 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 within the clinical setting.