Instructor, Dental Hygiene - Tenure Track - Spring 2027

College of Southern Nevada • Charleston, SC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We’ve prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time. The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor’s degrees. Consistent with CSN’s mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Requirements

• 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 granted 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 Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, or directly related field or currently enrolled in such degree.
• 4+ years of full-time (3 days a week or more) clinical dental hygiene experience.
• 1 yr or greater Dental Hygiene or dental related teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic, clinical and/or lab instruction in the Dental Hygiene Bachelor program. Course assignments are at the discretion of the Program Director.
• Supports student learning and success through effective teaching strategies, assessment of student performance, student mentoring/advising, 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.
• Adhere to the academic schedule, including the final exam schedule.
• Maintain regular office hours per college policy.
• Serve on committees when elected or appointed.
• Evaluate student competencies and ensure compliance with program standards and requirements.
• Supervise students during laboratory and clinical experiences to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.
• Relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada Faculty Contract CSN-NFA Contract 2022-25.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree